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Ashburton Guardian editor Matt Markham (far right) addresses the audience at last night’s meet the candidates evening. Candidates are (from left) Tom Corbett (Act), Olly Wilson (The Opportunities Party), Andrew Falloon (National), Jo Luxton (Labour), Mojo Mathers (Green) and Mojo’s translator.

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Last night’s Meet the Candidates evening at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre gave the 150 or so voters who attended a pretty good idea of what their candidates stood for.

It was an informative but entertaining event that covered a range of issues.

While the candidates’ policies and answers to questions differed markedly, what they did have in common was a passion for ensuring the Ashburton District was a better place for future generations.

Olly Wilson of The Opportunities Party used an All Blacks analogy to explain why he was standing for Rangitata, saying when the All Blacks are given

their jersey they are told they are only its caretaker, that when they leave it for the next person it should be in a better place than when they received it.

“Our generation must do that for the next generation and we’re not doing that.”

He went on to say one of the best ways to keep young people in the district was to reduce inequality.

On top of that he talked about TOP’s tax incentives, especially one that would see people in the regions pay less tax, which would mean that young people who left the area for tertiary education or work experience could return to the district with additional skills and invest here.

With a background in early childhood education it was no surprise that

Labour’s Jo Luxton believed that was the place to focus first.

“Children are our future and we need to ensure that we are investing in them properly by giving them the best start they can.”

Luxton went on to say too much emphasis was placed on sending young people off to university, that more work needed to be done to get young people into trades and farming-related jobs and that Labour would introduce a seed investment scheme to encourage young people to start-up innovative, niche businesses.

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The stars came out; the money rolled in

By Sue NewmaN

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Andrew Falloon

Jo Luxton

Candidates put their cases From P1 Not surprisingly, the Green Party’s Mojo Mathers told the audience it was important people voted for future generations and an important way of that was to consider the environment, in particular water quality, “and that’s why I’m campaigning for the party vote for the Greens”.

Mathers went on to say that it was important to focus on providing better opportunities for young people, but first the problem of youth mental health had to be dealt with and that the

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Greens had targeted a goal of zero suicides in the health system.

She was also quite emphatic that New Zealand had to do its bit to deal with climate change and the Greens were committed to making that happen.

National’s Andrew Falloon said the best way to stop young people from wanting to leave was to create a strong and vibrant economy, which provides opportunities for them.

Part of that would involve ensuring Mid Canterbury was better connected with the world,

through better transport links, which included making the highway between Christchurch and Timaru four lanes, and ultra-fast broadband.

“UFB means people can now start and grow high-tech and innovative businesses anywhere in the world, including Ashburton.”

Act candidate Tom Corbett, a farmer, reinforced the importance of agriculture to the future of the Rangitata electorate.

He said a tax on water would restrict the ability of farmers to operate profitably, which in turn

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would have a negative effect on rural support towns.

That did not mean Act would ignore water pollution, Corbett said, but it preferred an approach that targeted those who were actually responsible for it, not unfairly targeting farmers who utilise irrigation.

All the candidates agreed that the environment must be looked after for future generations and that regional development was also critical for the future of the Ashburton District – but their views on how to achieve that were quite different.

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Not only did Ashburton’s Night of the Southern Stars concert provide two evenings of pure entertainment, they also raised a significant amount of money for Hospice Mid Canterbury.

The cash has been counted and the bills paid and hospice trustee Jane Wright said the organisation now has an extra $53,000 in its bank account.

“We’re absolutely thrilled,” she said.

The fundraiser was an important event for the hospice, Wright said, because it is an organisation that does not receive any government funding. All money raised will be spent locally on services that would make life easier for people with life limiting illnesses, she said.

“In addition to having a large volunteer team, we contract professional service providers to provide the likes of counselling, bereavement support, massage therapy and reiki therapy. The funds raised will provide us with the comfort of knowing that we can meet the growing demand for support, and continue to provide all services completely free of charge to people throughout Mid Canterbury,” Wright said.

Raising such a significant amount would not have been possible without the performers, sponsors, numerous businesses and individuals who worked so hard to make the concert a success, she said.

“Hospice support is available to individuals and families dealing with life-limiting illness and endof-life. It is available throughout the district, to people of all ages, all life-limiting conditions.”

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Ashburton’s Rotarians are literally drowning under a deluge of books and they couldn’t be happier.

On the final sorting day before the big move into their Bookarama sales base, the Ashburton Sports Hall, books looking for new homes were coming in the door faster than the Rotarians could sort them.

It’s been that way since the doors closed on Bookarama 2016.

The final sorting and repacking of unsold books had barely been completed when the calls started coming from people with books for this year’s event, the 38th on Ashburton Rotary’s calendar.

It’s Bob Engelbrecht’s turn in the convenor’s chair, but it’s far from his first Bookarama, in fact it’s his 38th. Like many fellow Rotarians he’s been there from day one and that means the event is now running like a well oiled machine.

The odd face may have changed over the years but the biggest change has been in the quantity and quality of books flooding in.

Most are delivered by their owners or left in one of the many collection bins around town but if there’s a large number we’ll collect them, he said.

“We’ve got more books than we’ve ever had and the books are much better quality than ever.

Books come in all year now. People thought Kindles would kill books. Booksellers say when they first came in there was a reduction in book sales but now, four or five years later they say sales are back where they were and higher.” The Bookarama sorters have their own specialty areas. Engelbrecht sticks with music and jigsaws. That’s an area that continues to grow and he’s expecting, with the resurgence in vinyl that the large stacks of LP records will be in hot demand.

Doug Buchanan is the children’s book expert. It’s his job he took on when he had small children. His task is a little more difficult because of the big range of book sizes in that section.

A welfare cheat investigator has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison, after creating fake beneficiary identities to steal nearly $360,000.

Nabjeet Singh, 48, was sentenced yesterday in the Wellington District Court on 51 charges related to the offending, including 41 of using a document to obtain pecuniary advantage.

Singh created four fake beneficiary identities in order to receive their benefit payments over 12 years.

He also collected Working for Families tax credits that he was not entitled to, receiving a double payment for his partner’s child, and creating the identity of a fictitious child.

In sentencing, Judge Peter Hobbs said the fraud was a “very serious case”.

“You created four fictitious beneficiaries, in order to receive benefit payments you were not entitled to.

“You also accessed Ministry of Social Development records to alter the phone numbers for these fictitious beneficiaries.

“You accessed the Ministry’s computer system to allow these payments to be made for these fictitious beneficiaries, for the benefit of you and your partner.

“It was not passive offending, but active fraud involving a significant degree of premeditation, over a lengthy period of time. The amount taken by you was significant.

“Your offending cannot be classed as anything less than a serious case of fraud.”

The prison sentence came as a blow to Singh and his supporters, with a woman in the public gallery bursting into tears.

Singh’s lawyer Robert Lithgow had earlier argued for home detention instead of a prison sentence.

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■ BOOKARAMA

Billions of book bargains

BY SUE NEWMAN

There’s plenty of laughter among the books as Ashburton Rotary members (from left) Lindsay Holland, Bob Engelbrecht and Doug Buchanan spend another day on the sorting table ahead of the annual book festival, Bookarama.

PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 140917-SN-14 The tiny books are usually put aside to give away at the sales counter, he said.

Lindsay Holland is the rare and collectible book expert. He knows his stuff and most years he intercepts several treasures before they make it to the sales table, selling these to specialist collectors for significant amounts.

And that all boosts the sales tally at the end of the event, he said.

He’s spotted a few gems already this year – The Spectator magazine, 1711, and several historical volumes that will be keenly sought.

This morning Bookarama preparation will ramp up anoth-

er notch as hundreds of cartons of sorted books are taken to the Sports Hall and the week-long task of filling trestle tables starts.

It’s a big week and it’s usually made even bigger by the steady influx of books that shows no sign of slowing. All of these will need to be sorted and readied for sale.

The toughest sells are sets of encyclopaedias.

“It’s a lot of work; the hourly rate wouldn’t be good but there’s a fair bit of joking that goes on,’ Engelbrecht said.

He’s notified secondhand book dealers from Nelson to Invercargill that the event is on again and as they do every year, most of

those will be waiting at the door before the sun rises on opening day, hoping to bag a bargain, he said.

Anything that is considered to be below standard in terms of condition is sent off for recycling.

Nothing is wasted or dumped.

Each year Bookarama continues to break its own records for both turnover and numbers through the door and given the massive influx of books received this year, Engelbrecht anticipates that won’t change this year.

Bookarama opens on September 25 in the Ashburton Sports Hall and wraps up at noon on September 30.

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Rugby players at war

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When the Balls, Bullets and Boots exhibition opens in the Ashburton Museum, it will be a double celebration.

The exhibition will be the first in the newly commissioned Kate and Hank Murney room and for the museum its staging represents a remarkable coup for a provincial museum.

At its heart is the commemoration of New Zealand’s top rugby players who were also soldiers in World War One. Some went to war, some never to return, having made their mark on the rugby field, others fought and returned home to take up the All Black cudgels of their predecessors.

The exhibition was designed and produced by the New Zealand Rugby Museum and opened in Palmerston North in August 2015. It will be on tour until 2019 but Nelson and Ashburton are the only two South Island centre’s to play host.

And that says Ashburton museum director Tanya Robinson is a huge vote of confidence in Ashburton as a venue. Without the new display space in what was originally intended for a café, but is now the Murney room, however, fitting the exhibition into available space would have been almost impossible, she said.

It’s a highly interactive exhibition that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. Along with a host of rugby memorabilia, there are elements and activities that will take viewers into the trenches – from periscopes that will peer over the edge into enemy territory and to a capsule containing the smells of war.

A sound booth provides an opportunity for visitors to hear rugby players talking.

The exhibition arrived in 23 crates, with 43 panels and a host of scaffolding. It also came with detailed instructions for assembly and a 3D model to ensure assemblers recreated the original.

“It will take us three weeks to assemble this plus hours and hours of planning,” Robinson said.

Rugby is used as the common thread to link the stories of 100 years ago with people today, emphasising the similarities between their lives and the lives of the exhibition subjects, their families and communities.

It tells the stories of 15 rugby players and a pioneering woman coach and their individual journeys as World War One took those sports people from home rugby grounds to the battlefields of Europe.

It also celebrates the spirit that ensured sporting competitions continued throughout the war years in an attempt to main-

Dead woman named Police have named the woman who was found dead at a residence on Selwyn Street in Christchurch on Monday morning.

Tina Sharma, 28, was found just past 9am at an apartment complex near Hagley Park. St John ambulance officers arrived at 9.10am to see Sharma’s partner performing CPR on her in the hallway. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Cottam said Sharma was Indian and had recently moved to New Zealand. A post-mortem exam has been carried out but the cause of death is still undetermined, and police are still awaiting other medical results, he said.

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Fuel poured in drain Auckland Council’s pollution arm is investigating an illegal fuel dump after a truck mistakenly filled up with petrol then poured it down a stormwater drain. The incident took place outside a North Shore service station on the corner of Rosedale Road and Apollo Drive around 3.30am on Wednesday, when a truck driver emptied his tank into the street after he filled his dieselpowered vehicle with 91 unleaded petrol, not realising it was the incorrect fuel. An eyewitness said he watched the driver fill up with petrol before driving out of the BP service station and dumping the fuel into a nearby stormwater drain before returning and filling up with diesel.

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Ashburton Museum senior curator Maryann Cowan and museum manager Tanya Robinson working their way through assembling 20 crates worth of exhibits for the Balls, Bullets and Boots exhibition that opens on September 23.

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tain some sense of normality. Visitors enter through the ‘Home Ground’ Entrance, a stylised 1914 rugby changing room.

Here they meet their on-screen guide for the exhibition, Anton Oliver, and the XV players and a coach whose life stories feature throughout.

It wraps up with a return home section that

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has been set up at the opposite end of the museum. Securing the exhibition confirmed Ashburton was now on the circuit as a venue that was able to host high calibre exhibitions, Robinson said.

Balls, Bullets and Boots opens in the Ashburton Museum on September 23 and will run until November 12.

A police crackdown on Dunedin barbers and hair salons offering complimentary drinks has been labelled an invasion by “the fun police”. A number of barbershops have been visited by police and warned it is illegal to give their customers alcohol because they did not hold a liquor licence.

Dunedin alcohol harm prevention officer Sergeant Ian Paulin said he first became aware of the practise in the middle of last month when he found out Barkers Groom Room in George St was offering drinks to customers. Sgt Paulin pointed out that while the drink was offered as complimentary, it was only provided when customers paid for other services, which effectively meant businesses were selling alcohol without a licence. - NZME

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Zone committee role ‘not appreciated’

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Greenpeace protestors who occupied ECan’s Christchurch office yesterday and set up what they called “The People’s ECan” don’t fully appreciate the role water zone committees play in the region’s freshwater management, Ashburton Water Zone committee member Angela Cushnie says.

About 100 Greenpeace protestors took over the lobby of ECan’s Tuam Street offices yesterday morning, the third in a series of recent protests related to freshwater in Canterbury.

“Today we are standing up for our rivers and taking our democracy back,” campaigner Gen Toop said.

“We will not be silenced and we will not stand aside and let our rivers be destroyed by too many cows.”

In setting up “The People’s ECan” in the lobby, the protesters shared stories of what they said has been happening to Canterbury rivers, while also drawing up a manifesto of changes for the regional council.

“The only way to have clean rivers in New Zealand is to have fewer cows,” Toop said. “But the government and ECan are enabling big irrigation schemes to go ahead, which will mean more cows – and we all know more cows means more polluted rivers.”

The protesters also called for a return of their democratic right to vote for their regional councillors, after the government sacked the ECan councillors and replaced them with commissioners seven years ago.

Today half the councillors are

Greenpeace protesters occupied the foyer of ECan’s Christchurch office yesterday. appointed, with the other half elected. However, Cushnie said anyone who wanted to have a say on freshwater management in Canterbury was always welcome to attend one of the zone committee meetings.

She said the meetings were open to the public and anyone

who wanted to have their say, including environmental groups, was encouraged to attend.

“If people come along to one of the meetings I think they couldn’t help but be impressed by the experience and expertise within the group,” she said.

Cushnie also disputed any as-

sertions that the health of Canterbury’s freshwater resources was being ignored.

“There are a lot of things happening in that space to protect our waterways, so when people say that nothing is being done, that’s not entirely true.”

She said her approach is always

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on the future – and the more people have their say, the better the outcome will be.

It was all about raising awareness and providing people with an opportunity to speak and put their questions or concerns to the experts, she said, which will only benefit the region in the future.

Tax backdown: It was my captain’s call – Ardern Labour has decided to delay any implementation of changes from its tax working group until after the 2020 election in a bid to stop any further damage from its tax policy.

Finance spokesman Grant Robertson’s announcement is a reversal of the previous position of leader Jacinda Ardern.

She had reserved the right to implement any changes without an electoral mandate at the 2020 election.

But Robertson said Labour had “heard the call for New Zealanders’ voices to be heard”.

“We will involve the public at every stage of the Working Group,

as well as Cabinet and Parliament’s consideration of any changes that arise from it.

“We know it is important to get this right, so we will balance the need for certainty and urgency by ensuring that any potential changes will not come into effect until the 2021 tax year.

“This gives multiple opportunities for public input, and a general election before any new tax would come into effect.

“To avoid any doubt, no one will be affected by any tax changes arising from the outcomes of the Working Group until 2021.

“There will be no new taxes or

levies introduced in our first term of government beyond those we have already announced.”

Ardern said it was her “captain’s call” to back down from introducing new taxes in a first term of a Labour Government because it was clear the public were concerned.

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OUR VIEW

Don’t vote, then don’t complain Sue Newman

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W

e might be just one voice among hundreds of thousands when it comes to saying how we want our country run, but don’t underestimate the power of that one voice.

On September 23 we’ll decide who’s in the power seat for the coming three years and while we might think that our vote won’t make much difference, don’t be too sure.

If you’re wondering whether to make the effort to vote, you can be sure you won’t be alone.

Modern-day voting trends are all running in the wrong direction.

Why? The right to vote is something we take for granted; it’s something people in many countries would love to have. Are we complacent? Are we lazy? Or do we simply not care?

Voting statistics tell the story – for years the turn-out was 90 per cent or higher; then it dropped to the mid-80s and now it struggles to be in the mid-70s.

That means a quarter of us don’t bother voting. The best turn-out is with voters over 50 – more than 85 per cent, but when it comes to younger voters there’s a real disengagement problem.

Only 54.98 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds in the Rangitata electorate bothered to vote in the last election, well down on the national participation figure of 62.73 per cent. It’s almost as bad for the next age group, 25 to 29-year-olds.

Why? Younger voters are our leaders of the future.

They, more than any other age group, are affected by government policies.

They’re building careers, trying to buy homes, thinking about raising families and trying to save for retirement.

Every political decision made will impact them – positively or negatively. That makes having their say just that much more important.

Yes, it’s easy to become disillusioned with the sideshow antics that have become part of any election lead-up and it’s easy to be cynical about the promises and counter promises made, but opting out of voting is simply handing someone else an opportunity to have our country run their way, not yours.

If you don’t vote, you can’t complain when the cards don’t fall your way over the next three years. Your team mightn’t win but if you vote, at least you’ve given them one more chance.

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It started on Saturday night when Manda and I were sitting down to watch the All Blacks test match and I was messaging/ sledging my brothers, who were tuning into the ACC (the Alternative Commentary Collective from the boys at Radio Hauraki).

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It is R18 though, but very funny.

They have alternative names for all the players. My favourite is Ardie Savea’s “Brown Beaker” and Muppet Show fans will be chuckling away now. Damien McKenzie’s “The Hyena” and Brodie Retallick’s “Lurch” are also favs.

It isn’t only the All Blacks with akas. The Argies had Julio Iglesias, Augustin Creepy and Andrea Bocelli in their side. Bocelli aka winger Emiliano Boffelli, was the bloke who nailed some longrange penalties, which amazed the commentary team as he is blind.

If you have a slightly twisted sense of humour like Manda and I, you will love it. We will be tuning in on the iHeartRadio app again this week. Heads up, it does run about 20 seconds behind the live pictures, so hopefully you can live pause your telly.

As it’s Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori, Maori Language week, I have been giving Te Reo a crack on air this week. Mainly with the weather forecasts, but I have also had some extra visits from Te Hurinui, who normally

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Monday afternoon I was the guest speaker at the Netherby CWI annual flower show meeting.

It’s a club both my mum and nana have been presidents of and I saw both their names

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She has always been really easy to talk to and very down to earth.

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That was emphasised further when our hour-and-a-half chat on the couch in front of over 200 guests flew by. She’s one of those people you feel like you’ve known for ages.

And today Maddison Hooper turns nine months old. Where has that nine months gone? I can confirm she is officially the cutest nine-month-old in the world, who loves her dad’s slow cooker veges so much, that she gets all excited and ends up with them all over the shop.

I hope you’ve had a great week also!

Till next Friday Hoo roo/Ka kite ano Phill Hooper Te Reo try-hard Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Bars trap fire victims A fire killed 24 people, mostly teenagers, trapped behind barred windows and a blocked exit in an Islamic school dormitory on the outskirts of Malaysia’s capital yesterday, officials said.

Firefighters rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call at 5.41am and took an hour to put out the blaze, which started on the top floor of the three-storey building, Kuala Lumpur police chief Amar Singh said.

He said there were at least 24 charred bodies, 22 of them boys between 13 and 17, and two teachers.

Singh said 14 other students and four teachers were rescued, with six of them hospitalised in critical condition.

“We believe (they died of) suffocation ... the bodies were totally burnt,” he said.

The fire broke out near the door of the boys’ dormitory, trapping the victims as it was the only entrance and the windows are grilled, fire department senior official Abu Obaidat Mohamad Saithalimat said.

He said the cause was believed to be an electrical shortcircuit.

Another fire department official Soiman Jahid said firefighters heard shouts for help when they arrived at the school.

He said they found 13 bodies huddled in a pile on the right corner of the dorm, another eight on the left corner of the dorm and one in the middle near the staircase.

Soiman said initial investigations showed the school had just submitted an application to the city council for building safety approval but couldn’t give further details.

A fire department official who declined to be named because he wasn’t authorised to give a statement said the bod-

A Christmas ruined?

For years, Christmas shoppers have been subjected to the trill of Mariah Carey pining for her absent lover as they navigate the chaos of their local Westfield. But soon parents will be endure new levels of agony as the festive anthem gets the full Hollywood treatment, becoming an animated feature film. A trailer for Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You, shows the singer narrating the festive tale, explaining that it’s the story of her “first love”. But the movie version will take a more family-friendly angle, focusing on a young Mariah, who desperately wants a puppy for Christmas. It will no doubt spark thousands of children to beg for a puppy this Christmas.

Unidentified Muslims cry outside an Islamic religious school following a fire on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

PHOTO AP ies were piled on top of each other, indicating a possible stampede as people tried to flee the fire.

The official had earlier said 25 bodies were found, but the more recent tally of dead and injured matches the number of people thought to have resided there.

Local media showed pictures of blackened bunk bed frames in the burned dormitory.

A resident, Nurhayati Abdul Halim, told local media that she saw the boys crying and screaming for help when the fire broke.

“I saw their little hands out of the grilled windows; crying for help .... I heard their screams and cries but I could not do anything.

“The fire was too strong for me to do anything,” she said, adding that the school had been operating in the area for the past year.

The Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah is a private Islamic centre, known as a “tahfiz” school, for Muslim children, mainly boys, to study and memorise the Quran.

Many such schools are exempt from state inspections.

The Star newspaper said

there were 519 tahfiz schools registered nationwide as of April, but many more are believed to be unregistered.

The newspaper said the fire department had recorded 211 fires in such private Islamic centres since 2015.

In August, 16 people fled a fire at a tahfiz school in northern Kedah state. Another tahfiz school was destroyed by a fire in May but no one was hurt.

The worst fire disaster occurred in 1989 when 27 female students at a private Islamic school in Kedah state died when fire gutted the school and eight wooden hostels. - AP

Manson-Bieber feuding One became notorious for their shocking behaviour while the other is ... Marilyn Manson. And the shock rocker has become embroiled in a bizarre feud with Justin Bieber over a mash-up t-shirt based on one of the 90s star’s classic shirts. He was fuming the Sorry singer wore the item of clothing on stage, but was even more unhappy when a version of it emerged which featured his young rival’s logo on the back. The egotistical rocker was particularly incensed that the vain pop pixie had the temerity to poke fun at his relevance to the current music market.

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South Korea conducts its own missile tests South Korea has conducted its first live-fire drill for an advanced air-launched cruise missile that would strengthen its pre-emptive strike capability against North Korea in the event of crisis.

South Korea’s military said the Taurus missile fired from an F-15 fighter jet travelled through obstacles at low altitudes before hitting a target off the country’s western coast during drills.

The missile, manufactured

by Germany’s Taurus Systems, has a maximum range of 500km and is equipped with stealth characteristics that will allow it to avoid radar detection before hitting North Kore-

an targets, according to Seoul’s Defense Ministry.

South Korea has been accelerating efforts to ramp up its military capabilities in face of a torrent of nuclear weapons tests by North Korea, which on September 3 conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test to date.

Shortly after the nuke test, Seoul announced it reached an agreement with Washington to remove the warhead weight limits on South Korean ballistic missiles, which under a bilateral guideline could be built for a maximum range of 800km.

A pre-emptive strike against Pyongyang’s leadership would

be difficult to undertake, but it’s widely seen as the most realistic of the limited military options Seoul has to deny a nuclear attack from its rival.

The North said its latest nuclear test was a detonation of a thermonuclear weapon built for its developmental intercontinental ballistic missiles that were flight tested twice in July.

The country is also developing solid-fuel missiles that could be fired from land mobile launchers or submarines.

It flew a powerful new midrange missile over northern Japan last month while declaring more missile tests targeting the Pacific Ocean.

Meanwhile, South Korea said it found a small amount of radioactivity in air samples collected days after the North’s test.

The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission said that the discovery of the xenon-133 isotope is linked to the recent test but said it couldn’t verify exactly what kind of bomb was detonated because several of the other isotopes that typically accompany a nuclear explosion were not discovered.

Those isotopes could show if the bomb tested was a plutonium or uranium device, according to the South Korean agency.

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Street bonds with Pink Toni Street has a new BFF after sitting down with P!nk in Los Angeles to talk family, life and politics. “She was fantastic,” Toni said. “She was charming, funny and incredibly honest. She chatted candidly about her children, her husband, the haters and politics.” P!nk was also impressed with Streety’s style – commenting on her Kiwi designer shoes.

“I wore pink Kathryn Wilson heels and bright pink nails, she complimented them straight away,” explained Toni. “We bonded over how we balance parenting with work, she takes Willow and Jameson everywhere.”

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Jones’ firm told to repay $750k

Sir Bob Jones.

Crest)” at a time when the company was insolvent and were voidable transactions, the September 8 judgment said.

Justice Gordon agreed, saying it

was clear the payments “enabled RJH to receive more in satisfaction of NCI’s debt that RJH would have received in NCI’s liquidation,” where unsecured creditors

were owed $10 million and contingent claims totalled $36m.

The judge rejected RJH’s contention the liquidators abused the process by not investigating licence and loan arrangements deeply enough before filing the court application, which the real estate firm said was “for the purpose of recovering their fees incurred” knowing that “there was no prospect of any recovery for the pool of creditors”.

Justice Gordon said there was no evidence that the application “was motivated by any improper or illegitimate purpose” and the fact that funds received would be absorbed by the liquidators’ fees was “irrelevant” given their legal obligations.

RJH was ordered to pay Northern Crest $751,941.52, plus interest at an annual rate of 5 per cent from the date of the liquidator’s June 2011 appointment. The judge reserved her decision on costs.

Northern Crest had been part of the Blue Chip group and licensed property investment services. It relocated to Australia, where it

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tainty to continue at least up until the election, we do not see that it will continue as economic data for New Zealand remains strong.

This was demonstrated as consumer confidence hit a three-year high in September with the index rising to 129.9, from 126.2 in August. The future conditions index rose to 131.6, with a net 36 per cent expecting to be better off in a year’s time, also hitting a three year high. Of those polled, a net 19 per cent felt they were in a better position than they had been a year ago. The strong rise came despite softer data over the housing market and the uncertainty in the lead up to the election.

In Australia, consumer confidence rose in September by 2.5 per cent to 97.9 points from the previous month, however this remains lower than levels seen last year. A reading below 100 indicates that there are more pessimists than optimists. The weak sentiment has been driven by pressures on family finances, interest rate concerns, deteriorating housing affordability and rising energy prices.

The NAB Business Confidence survey declined in August, despite strong trading conditions. This is the first time since mid-2016 it has been below its long-term average, and reached a 13-month low.

Jeremy Flood works for Craigs Investment Partners.

This article should not be deemed as advice. Disclosure statement available free of charge and on request.

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However, both of these statistics seem to be in contrast to the latest labour force data, which showed 54,200 jobs were added in August, well above expectations.

The unemployment rate remain unchanged at 5.6 per cent as the participation rate increased also.

The number of full time jobs rose by 40,100 and part time jobs rose by 14,100. Underemployment remains an issue in Australia, however this decreased for the month.

In the UK, inflation rose to 2.9 per cent in August, up from 2.6 per cent in July. The gain was largely driven by rising petrol and clothing prices.

The fall in the British pound since the Brexit vote has also been a driver of rising prices in Britain.

Later in the week, the latest employment data saw the unemployment rate drop from 4.4 to 4.3 per cent in the three months to July.

The solid employment data was cheered by the market, however, wage growth disappointed.

Although headline wage growth was 2.1 per cent, real wages have actually fallen 0.4 per cent over the past year, as inflation outpaced wage increases.

Both of these data points came prior to the Bank of England meeting, which had not occurred at the time of writing. Expectations are for rates to remain on hold, with the market expecting a rise early next year.

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Market uncertainty eases t has been another difficult week for markets, although much of the uncertainty from the past few weeks has eased.

It was widely expected over the weekend that North Korea would do a further missile test to mark the anniversary of the founding of the country. However, this was not the case and all was quiet on the Korean Peninsula, easing tensions concerning the rogue nation.

In addition to this, there was a relief rally as Hurricane Irma hit Florida in the US with a lot less force than originally thought and the clean-up bill now half of original estimates. Investors breathed a sigh of relief and the US market in particular rallied strongly.

In New Zealand, the story has been a little different as the NZX50 bucked the global trend.

Investors are firmly focused on the election, with early voting now open. The latest polls have added further uncertainty to the election race, as the recent trend that had seen the Labour party rocket to popularity was reversed in the Reid Research poll.

The Poll saw the incumbent National Party on 47 per cent while Labour fell back to 37 per cent.

The Greens polled just under 5 per cent, which would mean they were no longer in parliament, while Winston Peter’s NZ First slipped back to 6 per cent.

This was vastly different to other recent polls that have shown Labour to be edging ahead of the incumbent National Party. The mixed polling has certainly added to uncertainty in the market, with investors choosing to sit on the fence. While we anticipate uncer-

was listed on the ASX, after making its last payment to RJH, However, liquidators were appointed in 2011 when a former Blue Chip employee’s claim on the business was upheld, with Associate Judge Tony Christiansen deeming the firm was insolvent and that there were “significant reasons to expedite liquidation”.

The Blue Chip group of companies failed in 2008 owing $84m to more than 2000 investors and became a pin-up for regulatory failures of the time when the Securities Commission said property investment schemes fell outside the law requiring an offer document.

The Supreme Court later rejected that view in ruling the investment scheme marketing between 2005 and 2007 required a prospectus, however, the Financial Markets Authority didn’t go further than reviewing the case, instead deciding it wasn’t in the public interest because Blue Chip-funded developers reached a settlement with investors.

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Robt Jones Holdings will have to pay some $752,000 plus six years of interest to the liquidators of Northern Crest Investments after the High Court ruled Bob Jones’s real estate firm jumped the queue in a liquidation of the failed Blue Chip company.

In the High Court in Auckland, Justice Christine Gordon ruled in favour of Northern Crest liquidators Anthony McCullagh and Stephen Lawrence of PKF Corporate Recovery & Insolvency that payments to the Wellington property mogul’s real estate vehicle in 2010 were made when the former Blue Chip unit was insolvent and could be clawed back in the liquidation.

The litigation had its origins in the years leading up to Northern Crest’s 2011 liquidation when two related parties covered unpaid rents after RJH stepped up demands when the firm fell behind its rental payments on an Auckland Queen Street lease.

The liquidators claimed the payments to discharge the debt to RJH were a “redirection of licence fees owed to NCI (Northern

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7,379.7

–21.0

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Laura Bagrie has a new baby called Cricket. She’s an eight-week-old chihuahua who is only a smidgeon of the size of the rest of her new family. She may be about the size of a pound of butter, but that doesn’t stop her, she holds her own with the three other dogs and is an enthusiastic competitor in rough and tumble.

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uzuki say that “Whether you are reaching for new horizons, traversing the unknown or simply popping out for a coffee downtown, the new S-Cross will take you there.”

With this face-lifted, updated S-Cross Suzuki takes a more subtle, possibly mature approach to the SUV looks and fit out (maybe aiming it at Gold Card holders) than it does with its very close relation, the Vitara.

In saying that it still has a dash of individual style complete with a currently, in fashion toothy look to its quite noticeable grille.

But underneath the S-Cross and Vitara are pretty much the same.

That is because they share the same engines, automatics and platforms.

The S-Cross does have a slightly longer,(100mm) wheelbase, which means very good interior space within the well designed, easy to use cabin.

There’s also a seat-up, 440 litres of luggage space.

There’s two models, the LTD and Prestige in the S-Cross range.

Both have 6-speed automatics.

The LTDs which have four cylinder petrol engines producing 88kw and 156Nm are available in either front-wheel-drive or Allgrip all-wheel-drive.

They cost $29,990 and $33,990 respectively.

Then the flagship, front-wheel-drive only Prestige with its smooth and energetic, 103kW/220Nm turbo-petrol four cylinder engine, also costs $33,990 (all prices plus ORCs).

All come with very user-friendly controls and dash with a 7-inch touch screen complete with sat-nav.

There’s also dual zone air-con, keyless entry/start and a reversing camera.

The LTDs have fabric covered seating, while the Prestige gets leather and other extras including privacy glass.

Stated fuel economy figures are 5.9-6.3L100kms combined and the braked

towing capacity is 1200kg.

The easy to drive, well-priced S-Cross, with its dash of individual style offers comfort, economy, safety, a 5-year warranty and decent value.

New dawn for iconic marque W elcoming a new era in its history, TVR has unveiled its all new sports car, the TVR Griffith, at the Goodwood Revival. Revealed to media and visitors, the Griffith is the first new TVR to be launched since the company was resurrected in British hands.

The new Griffith stays true to the brand’s rich heritage, while employing cutting-edge engineering.

The exterior has been designed to be as striking as it is aerodynamically efficient.

The timeless sports car silhouette is accented with deep air intakes, generating high levels of downforce and cooling. Embodying TVRs long-standing ethos of the Spirit of Driving – the principle of delivering an involving driving interface where the driver will always be fully in control – the new Griffith uses intelligent engineering over electronic driver aids. Only the second front-engined production car to feature a flat floor, the new TVR Griffith boasts a full ground-effect aerodynamic package to ensure that the car remains stable at high speeds and delivers exceptional handling abilities.

Employing Gordon Murray Designs innovative iStream architecture with carbon composite structure and body panels, the new TVR Griffith weighs just 1250kg, offers exceptional torsional rigidity and a perfect 50:50 weight distribution.

Powering the new TVR Griffith is a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre Cosworth-enhanced V8, which enables 400bhp/tonne and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.

The new TVR Griffith achieves a top speed of more than 200mph, and accelerates from 0-60mph in less than four seconds.

Importantly, the new TVR offers levels of technical sophistication, comfort, reliability and practicality never seen by the brand before.

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This high-performance hybrid is said to produce over 1000 hp and reach top speeds beyond 350 km/h.

The show car combines outstanding race track performance and day-to-day suitable Formula 1 hybrid technology

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This is a world first.

The overall responsibility for the realisation of Project ONE lies with Mercedes-AMG. The complex development work was carried out in close co-operation with the Formula 1 experts at MercedesAMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth and with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team based in Brackley.

Together with the four-door AMG GT Concept, the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE provides another insight into the future performance-hybrid drive strategy of the sports

car brand within Mercedes-Benz.

Ever since the early days of motorsport, engineers have dreamed of bringing motor racing technology to the road.

Mercedes-AMG is now making this dream a reality at the very highest level.

“The Mercedes-AMG Project ONE is the first Formula 1 car with MOT approval.

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Meeting the market S

ome say the increasingly popular SUVs are the Swiss army knives of personal transport.

For depending on how they’re set up, they can be used for about town duties, long distance cruising or driving on rough roads and off-road tracks.

Especially so with the technology now available that makes them more fuel efficient, comfortable and ride and handle better.

So there’s now models to meet most people’s requirements.

Which is just what Holden is aiming for with their latest, or soon to be available SUV quartet as pictured below.

They are, from left to right, the Trailblazer, Acadia, Equinox and Trax.

Of these the Trailblazer and Trax are currently available, with the Equinoxes expected arrival being pretty close to this springs event of the same name.

The Acadia is expected about mid 2018.

Here’s pen pictures of each.

With the Equinox and Acadia, Holden are yet to announce final details, so there’s a little guess work included in their regard!

Trailblazer LTZ This large seven-seat Colorado-based SUV complete with its ladder chassis, selectable 4WD and low range gearbox has definite off-road capability.

But in doing this Holden have set this $62,990 SUV up to be versatile enough to be used for anything, from weekday grocery runs to those weekend off-road adventures.

There’s a precise feel to its electric steering, while multi-link rear suspension (given its off road ability) delivers a surprisingly comfortable on-road ride.

Then there’s heaps of space within the quite up-market cabin, both for people and luggage.

Comfort is provided for with leather upholstery, with front seat heaters, climate air, and a comprehensive MyLink infotainment system with dedicated sat-nav.

There’s a very comprehensive array of active driver assist and passive safety features to, including hill start assist, trailer sway/hill descent control, front, side, rear traffic alerts, park assist etc.

Don’t forget the 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Under the bonnet is the latest version of the strong performing, 2.8-litre Duramax turbo-diesel with 147kW and 500Nm of torque.

Together with the very co-operative 6-speed auto, 0-100kmh happens in less than 10 seconds.

The claimed overall fuel use is 8.6L/100km and braked towing weight is 3,000kg.

Equinox The medium size, (around about 4.6 metres long) five seat Equinox, which will be sourced from North America is a very important model for Holden.

It’s based on the latest, excellent handling, Astra Hatch’s underpinnings, but has a slightly longer wheelbase to ensure plenty of passenger and luggage space.

While final details are yet to be announced, it seems the engine/auto combinations are likely be similar to those used in the US. That means there’ll be two, four-cylinder turbo-petrols – a 1.5-litre producing 127kW/ 275Nm with a 6-speed auto and a 2.0-litre (which the new Commodore

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There’s also a four cylinder, 102kW/325Nm 1.6-litre turbo-diesel and the option of either front, or on demand all-wheel-drive.

There’s likely to be three trim variations, complete with the now expected driver assist and safety packages.

Expectations include a large MyLink screen, key less entry/start, LED lights, and hands-free power-operated tail-gates for some.

Holden engineers have had a major input with setting up the suspension and steering to ensure the Equinox feels like a Holden should to drive!

Acadia When arriving next year, this large, road oriented, seven seater will compete with the similar sized Highlander, Santa Fe and CX-9.

As for the Equinox, it is assumed “our” Acadia models will come with the same engine/auto options as are available in the US. They are either a 2.5-litre four cylinder petrol producing 144kW and 254Nm of torque or a 231kW/367Nm, 3.6-litre, V6.

Both come with 6-speed autos, and the choice of either front-wheel-drive, or on

demand all-wheel-drive.

There’s also a pretty good chance that the interior will also reflect the US heritage.

So look forward to heaps of space with large comfortable seats and perhaps an even greater array of comfort, convenience, driver-assist and safety systems.

But irrespective of this size and expected plushness there’s also apparently lots of “hands on” input also from those Holden engineers in setting up the suspension to deal with Anzac roads, without upsetting the ride quality.

Trax The Trax, which was one of the first small SUVs on the market, earlier this year received a significant facelift.

This includes a smart new front and updated also much smarter cabin.

There’s three trim levels in the range, the $32,990 LS, $35,490 LT and the $36,990 LTZ. All have the nicely responsive, 1.4-litre, four cylinder, 103kW/200Nm turbo-petrol, six-speed autos and front drive.

Stated fuel use is 6.7L/100km.

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The luggage space holds 365 litres seats up and 785 litres down.

Towing capacity is 1200kg braked.

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Strange days indeed

I

n the world of custom bikes, there are few bigger challenges than to build a bike around a car engine.

They’re heavy, torque-focused, and trying to physically fit one into a standard motorcycle frame is easier said than done.

But what if your starting point is a car engine and you build everything around it? That’s what Hawke’s Bay local Marcel van Hooijdonk did to create his incredible Madboxer custom.

The Madboxer, as good a name as any, has been in the build for more than five years.

A toolmaker by trade, Marcel is more than a dab hand with a set of tools, so when a friend sent him an email with a photo, issuing a challenge, he leapt at the chance to put his skills towards something a little different.

“It all started off as a bit of a challenge from an Aussie mate, Harry, who came across an artist’s impression of a concept Subaru-powered bike with the comment “something for you to knock up in the shed, mate” says Marcel.

The Subaru engine was the key to this build, and Marcel had a few options to choose from when it came to which to build his bike around.

The most readily available Subaru engine in NZ is the long-lived EJ series, with engines ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 litres, found in most Subarus since 1989. But it wasn’t the ever-popular 2-litre Marcel ended up with, rather a turbocharged EJ25 out of a second generation NZ-new WRX became the heart of the build.

To start the project off, Marcel eyeballed it to see if it was even possible to turn the Madboxer idea into reality.

“I got a motor case, some tyres, spaced it out, stepped back and grabbed a beer,” he says.

After eyeballing it and putting together the mental plan on just how to proceed, the decision was made.

“Yes, it’s doable.”

Now committed, Marcel had to lay the groundwork for his build with some serious computer time.

Like all serious builders, he started with a computer and putting together a CAD drawing and getting signoff from LVVTA NZ. “Once I had placed motor block and wheels in place, I started in AutoCad, making drawings of centre steer hub, swing arms and main chassis sides,” he says.

The drawings were also used for programming of the CNC milling centre and lathe to carve out the individual pieces of the bike ready for assembly.

It wasn’t a straightforward job, however, and took a few tries to get everything just right, with Marcel needing to work out a system of steering the twin-swingarm design that met with the approval of the certification panel.

Through the long build time, the bike slowly took shape, with a Kawasaki fuel tank, online-sourced wheels, and a smaller twin-turbo Subaru Legacy primary turbo replacing the big WRX turbo.

The result is an engine that runs very smoothly Marcel says, even though it has no real flywheel as such, with Marcel opting for a modified Japanese 2-speed, automatic transmission then using a chain drive to get power to the rear wheel.

Like other “automatic” motorcycles, there is no gear lever on the footpegs, rather a button on the handlebar to change gears while braking is just like a scooter with a bar mounted lever for the Buell-sourced brakes.

With all that work gone in, it would be a right shame if it was all for a trailer queen, and thankfully Marcel fought it out with the LVVTA Certification Panel and won the day.

“Being able to ride it was the aim right from the get-go,” Marcel explains, “and as a result it did impact on the final design.

“The system here in NZ is not too bad.

You forward your design at the begin-

ning and a panel go over it.

“Once you have approval you can start, but with inspections along the way you can make changes, you always think of something you would like to change, which has to then go back

to the panel.

“At times it was hair-pulling, but now it’s all done and 100 per cent road legal, I must say it wasn’t too bad,” Marcel says.

The result is a thing of strange beauty.

Weighing 313.5kg, it’s heavy by motorbike standards but, being a boxer engine, the bike holds the majority of it low in the chassis.

With torque levels most bikes of a similar weight can only dream of, this is sure to fly down the road.

By Mathieu Day-Gillett

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Friday, September 15, 2017

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With the purist in mind A

udi Sport GmbH is extending its R8 model series to include new derivatives with rearwheel drive.

Limited to 999 units worldwide, and available to order in the UK from September 15 priced from £110,000 OTR, the Audi R8 V10 RWS and R8 Spyder V10 RWS will be exclusively reardriven (Rear Wheel Series) and will be built by hand at the Böllinger Höfe R8 factory.

“The R8 V10 RWS is made for purists,” said Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Audi Sport GmbH. “A limited-edition special model for customers with an appreciation for essential driving enjoyment, the R8 V10 RWS is an absolutely exclusive offer. With its mid-mounted V10 engine and rear-wheel drive, it successfully brings the driving concept of our R8 LMS racing car to the streets.”

The purebred character of the new R8 variant is underscored by the matt black grille of the Singleframe and the matt black air apertures at the front and rear of the car. The upper sideblade (of the Coupé) is finished in gloss black, the lower blade in the body colour.

Similar to the R8 LMS GT 4, the Coupé is available with an optional red film running over the bonnet, roof and rear end. Inside, the driver and passenger sit in sport seats covered in leather and Alcantara. Bucket seats are available as an option.

Nm (398.3 lb-ft) at 6500 rpm.

The 5.2 FSI engine powers the Coupé from 0 to 62mph in 3.7 seconds (Spyder: 3.8 seconds) and beyond to a top speed of 198mph (Spyder: 197mph).

With the top closed, combined fuel economy in the R8 V10 RWS amounts to 22.7mpg, corresponding to 283 grams CO2 per kilometre.

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The mid-mounted V10 engine of the R8 V10 RWS produces 540PS. It delivers its peak torque of 540

open, these figures are 22.4mpg and 286 grams CO2 per kilometre.

The Coupé weighs 1590 kilograms (without driver), 50 kilograms (110.2 lb) less than the R8 Coupé with all-wheel drive which needs additional components like propshaft, multi-plate clutch and centre differential.

The Spyder is 40 kilograms lighter than the R8 Spyder V10, weighing in at 1680 kilograms (without driver).

The chassis setup and control systems allow controlled drifts if the driver chooses “dynamic” mode in the standard Audi drive select dynamic handling system and sets the Stabilisation Control ESC to “Sport”.

The ESC intervenes reliably at the limit.

The electromechanical power steering is completely free of torque steer and enables precise handling.

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Amy’s Invasion (8) M Hjalmarsson A Poutama 1 98068 Russian Alsu (1) M Collins 8 78P84 Barrier

2 58670 Gotta Ke e pase cre t (2) S Argue S Argue 9 25433 Se cre tofthe se a Smile (21) Wallis/Hackett D Ferguson (J) T Mitchell 3 08830 Atom Hanove r (3) D Iremonger 10 79078 Spe e dy Lavros (22) S Argue P Ferguson S Argue 4 54456 Runcle (4) Hollis/Robertson 11 3PPX0 Maje stic Stride (u1) D Balle M McKendry M McKendry 5 90378 Scanre co Bay (5) J Young 4 6 05135 Count Lande ck (6) R Villiger D Butcher 6:38 pm SIMS PACIFIC METALS PACE $12,000, NON- 7 08801 Arde nt Lustre (7) S Telfer A Poutama opt 502 WINNERS 3YO+ MR50–MR53, 2200m 8 X4368 Minstre l Boy (8) C Wigg T C ameron (J,C l)

1 1 3447X Positano (1) Cooney/Hopkins J Stormont Barrier 2 53 Sche rge r Chie f (2) N Chilcott N C hilcott 9 50X17 Bubble s O’Le ary (21) R Villiger P Butcher 4 3 White have n Be ach (3) K & T Barron J I Dickie 1 10 69121 M T Pocke ts (22) T Vince J MacKinnon (J) 4 Linc’s Grace (4) R Green Z Butcher 2 11 13865 Drove r’s Eyre (23) T Vince T Herlihy 5 20 Lincoln Love ly (5) R Green A Poutama 3 12 76X32 Boppe r Je t (u1) R Brosnan R Brosnan 6 34 Tamara Gold (6) P Chalklen P Ferguson 7 4 Singapore Sling (7) G Dixon S Lawson 7:56pm MITOQ PACE $14,500, 3YO+ R49–R58 , 2200m

8 Jack Nicholson (8) Cooney/Hopkins

D Butcher opt 505

1 58922 R Ge e Be e (1) A Matthews T Macfarlane Barrier D Butcher 3 9 5222 Lynbar Rose (21) J Young M McKendry 2 X1543 Alta Shangri La (2) R Green 3 Diamond Lace SC RATC HED 2 10 423 Ohoka Maximus (22) T Herlihy T Herlihy 4 00658 Curlimore (3) T Vince B Mangos 7:06pm CANCER SOCIETY AUCKLAND NORTHLAND TROT 2 5 741X Solid Gold (4) Cooney/Hopkins J Stormont opt 503 $14,500, 4YO+ Up–& incl R60 JUN.D, 2200m 6 86411 Jude ’s Ge m (5) A Matthews J Abernethy 1 44535 Izinthe zone (1) G Noakes B Butcher (J) 1 7 2548X Accumulator (6) B Purdon Z Butcher 2

Majestic One SC RATC HED 4 8 71161 Thre e Kisse s (7) Hollis/Robertson L Hollis

Barrier 3 15462 Our Rosa (2) Wallis/Hackett L Whittaker (J)

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Hart & Taylor K M Grant M A Butler B Dann B Pringle M Grant J T McInerney J T McInerney J T McInerney A Bradshaw

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DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6 2:49pm

1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 1 7 3 8 9 10 BARRON’S SUPPLIES STAKES $2,505, C1, 520m

77555 Take By Storm 3 1.5 1 13567 Granny Magne t 3 0.72 34842 Jon Snow Live s 3 0.40 74414 Goldstar Lottie nwtd 42112 Goldstar Scooby 3 1.09 15454 Home bush Haze l nwtd 62153 Qadir Bale 3 0.8 4 1 High Re turn nwtd 53675 Fab Action 3 0.62 83658 Nippa-A-Spot nwtd

2:33pm

1 2 4 3 4 1 5 3 6 7 2 8 9 10

$1,365, C0, 295m

64322 Culvie Yogi nwtd 5 Kayte e Gibbs nwtd 45 Fe ral Whanau nwtd 74 Fie ry Je mma nwtd 5658 Re plica Hone y nwtd 85583 Smash Damage nwtd 4F657 Home bush De mi nwtd 27431 Chop Shop nwtd 87 Home bush Bode n nwtd 8858 Europe Who nwtd

2:16pm

1 3 2 1 3 4 4 5 6 7 2 8 9 10

ANGLER’S ARMS TAVERN DASH

A Bradshaw J Dunn C Roberts S & B Evans S & B Evans J T McInerney C Roberts M Grant S & B Evans J T McInerney

SPECTATOR’S BAR & BISTRO SPRINT $1,68 5, C2, 295m

34273 Adjudicator 17.23 38534 Te rra Mondo 17.3 0 82752 Idol Eve 17.43 61865 Inky Lord 17.5 3 57344 Roadworks 17.16 55436 Bossy Affair 17.47 52215 Tricky Action 17.48 74358 Home bush Ellie 17.3 9 48188 We Rocking 17.5 2 37766 Broke n Pe nnile ss 17.49

S & B Evans C asey & Fagan R Wales S Hindson M Grant L Waretini S & B Evans J T McInerney Hart & Taylor G C leeve

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1800m; Straight: 350m; Rail: Rail true; Weather: Few Showers

5 3736X Shangold (7) 58.5 T Rae 4 6 X9X0X Don’t Shuffle Me (10) 58.5 T Foley 7 879X Fe rocious (11) 58.5 M McCann 8 0X385 La Rocce tta (4) 56.5 G & T Shaw 9 7099X Zabay (3) 56.5 B & S Anderton 10 5X Le tsbringiton (12) 56 J & K Parsons 11 Youseemenow 12 Capone In Charge (1) 56 Kennedy/Furlong ROBERTA LAWRENCE HAPPY FIVE-0 BIRTHDAY 13 7 Cinnamon Kiss (13) 54 Champion/Murphy $11,000, Rating 75 Be nchmark, 1200m 14 Worthape nny (8) 54 B & S Anderton

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1 44X20. Hayle y Mare e (2) 60 K Tyler 2 D Bothamley 1 2 43335 Some things Burning (3) 59.5 S Woodsford C C ampbell (a4) 3 28118 Ele ctronic Motion (4) 58 A Taylor K Kwo (a3) 4 4 4133X Flag The Groom (1) 58 B Wilson K Williams 5 8X107 Lochan Ora (7) 57 K Tyler G Bourke (a4) 3 6 75X63 Se cre t Powe r (6) 54 A Hewitson C Johnson 7 30306 Trave l Wise (5) 54 Charles/Corbett T Moseley

1 29169 What’s Up Alf (2) 60 K Tyler G Bourke (a4) S Wahab (a4) 1:32pm MCMILLANS PROTEIN PLUS SUPPORTING OTAGO RACING 2 55115 Flicka Of Gold (9) 58 S Tyler opt 602 $10,000, MDN, 1600m 3 63418. Gold’nguru (5) 58 L Beck T Moseley 1 Margarita Move r (3) 57.5 T Rae A C ollett 2 1 6428X Se bring Dragon (8) 58.5 Charles/Corbett K Mudhoo (a1) 2 45 394X5 22918 Nakyama (6) 56.5 K & P Hughes T Jonker (a3) 3 2 32X Larrikin (1) 58.5 R Mauger R Bishop 3 Gallant De fe nde r (8) 56.5 B & S Anderton C C ampbell (a4) 1 3 22246 Little Bossing (3) 58.5 Michael & Nikki White L C allaway 4 76 85456.

867X3 Ride itlike ustole it (7) 56 P Collins T C omignaghi (a3) 4 79. Our Royal (6) 58.5 S Laming P Shaikh (a2) 8 5X185 Hot Te mpo (4) 54.5 M Tapper K Williams 5 8696 Vapo (7) 58.5 Champion/Murphy S C ollett 9 5130X Mia Mamma (1) 54 J & K Parsons C Johnson 4 6 9052 Ele gido (11) 56.5 S Woodsford A C ollett 7

Westerly SC RATC HED 3:18 pm MCMILLANS PREMIUM PLUS SUPPORTING DAFFODIL DAY $10,000, MDN, 1200m 8 50X93 Sunse t Girl (9) 56.5 Harris/Moore K Williams opt 605 9 747X0. Me tase quoia (2) 56.5 J & K Parsons 2 1 2723X Edward (5) 58.5 C Anderton C Johnson T Moseley 10 9580X De e And Ge e (4) 56.5 Charles/Corbett 1 2 3X30X Zavistic (6) 58.5 Autridge/Richards T Jonker (a3) T Newman (a4) 11 90X Erin’s Babe (10) 56.5 B & S Anderton C Barnes 3 2527X Doppe lgange r (9) 58.5 L Beck L C allaway 12 3 4 785X2 Galisini (2) 58.5 R & Ashley McKay Confirme d Flight (5) 54 B & S Anderton C C ampbell (a4) K Williams

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A C ollett A Morgan (a1) H Bennet (a3) K Kwo (a3) C C ampbell (a4) C Johnson SC RATC HED S C ollett

Compiled by

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 7-8-9-10-11-12 DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH

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$1,68 5, C2, 295m

86615 Tilt 17.3 9 87343 Idol Star 17.5 0 88162 Gordy Junior 17.5 1 65F14 Se e king Baxte r 17.28 32252 Ve rbe na 17.5 2 15755 Ultra Action 17.24 81111 Home bush Jax 17.3 9 32F45 Trixie Le e 17.20 54686 Know Logic 17.49 37766 Broke n Pe nnile ss 17.49

3:09pm

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L Waretini R Wales McC ook & Jopson J T McInerney K C assidy S & B Evans J T McInerney M Grant G C leeve G C leeve

CHRISTCHURCH CASINO STAKES

1 32221 Opawa Anthony 3 0.02 3 2 14243 Goldstar Dodge 3 0.72 3 73577 Mystic Action 3 0.3 5 4 54417 Smash Re be l 3 0.5 8 5 83745 Dyna Alk 3 0.5 7 2 6 3452X Shre ddin’ nwtd 4 7 22521 Ve rta Bale nwtd 1 8 12164 Dirk Bale nwtd 9 41538 Anothe r Me ssage 3 0.42 10 78156 Ghost 3 0.63 3:28 pm

1 2 3 2 4 1 5 6 3 7 4 8 9 10

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R Wales S & B Evans S & B Evans M Grant C Roberts J & D Fahey C Roberts C Roberts McC ook & Jopson C Roberts

LIVAMOL SPRINT

65575 Mandi Mae 17.21 83377 Bursar 17.40 45615 Goldstar Tu Puc 17.5 0 55713 Just Jame s 17.43 32126 Rum Gin Mixe r 17.46 68616 Home bush Scribe 17.3 6 82273 Koputara 17.5 0 48634 Cathy Mare e 17.17 48188 We Rocking 17.5 2 37766 Broke n Pe nnile ss 17.49

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

$2,8 60, C2, 520m

$1,68 5, C2, 295m

C asey & Fagan K C assidy S & B Evans H Anderton A Joyce J T McInerney McC ook & Jopson M Grant Hart & Taylor G C leeve

2-3, 4-5, 6-7 2-3-4, 5-6-7 1-2-3-4, 4-5-6-7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 2-3-4-5-6-7

Mamma Sans (11) 55 Kennedy/Furlong Ke rrytowncharlotte (15) 57.5 T Foley Talkaboutme (5) 55 M Daly 70X Te Quie ra (14) 55 J & K Parsons 7 Cinnamon Kiss (3) 55 Champion/Murphy

4:19pm 607

opt

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C Johnson H Bennet (a3)

WHITE ROBE LODGE

$10,000, Rating 65 Be nchmark*, 1200m

1 X1898. Back In The Day (13) 59.5 Michael & Nikki White K Kwo (a3) 2 2 4143X Final Say (11) 59 B Wilson K Williams T Moseley 3:48 pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 3 8X1. Bake la (12) 58.5 T Kennedy 3 4 24028 Killa Que stion (5) 58 M & M Pitman opt 606 $12,000, MDN F&M, 1200m A Morgan (a1) 1 1 425X2 Moyrabe lla (2) 57.5 T Rae C Barnes A C ollett 5 6X310 The Krake n (15) 58 M Stevenson 3 2 X3280. Lay Off (4) 57.5 J & K Parsons 4 6 0X14X Rosae flora (4) 57 Kennedy/Furlong T C omignaghi (a3) S C ollett 3 3837X Pre tty Whaihine (9) 57.5 Michael & Nikki White L C allaway 7 0093X Justice We ll (16) 56.5 A Carston K Mudhoo (a1) 2 4 776X3. Saronic Miss (16) 57.5 M & M Pitman A C ollett A Morgan (a1) 8 718X8 Darkse id (6) 56 T Rae 5 Where Angels Walk SC RATC HED 9 4216X Diorissimo (8) 56 Sarah & Matthew Smith J Morris 4 6 4X65X Tatum (1) 57.5 Kennedy/Furlong S C ollett 10 35746 Sugge stive Loox (9) 56 A Carston S Wahab (a4) 7 0X855 Mimimac (13) 57.5 S Laming T C omignaghi (a3) T Jonker (a3) 11 918X7 Ultra Chic (14) 56 L Stewart 8 R Bishop He nrie tta Courtne y (10) 57.5 B Court J Morris 12 04604 Whackomaco (3) 56 S Laming 9 50656 She ’s Grace ful (7) 57.5 A Carston 13 Silvermist SC RATC HED S Wahab (a4) 1 14 1 The Pre cious One (10) 54.5 C Anderton 10 C Johnson Ring A Rosy (8) 57.5 T Kennedy K Mudhoo (a1) 0 15 X3540 Che ckoutthe misse s (2) 54 S Prince 11 L C allaway Sulcife ra (17) 57.5 Champion/Murphy G Bourke (a4) 0 16 61000 Twilight Me te or (1) 54 N Lloyd 12 242X4 Funny Face (12) 55 L Robinson T Moseley 0 17 880X7. Why Me (7) 55 M & M Pitman 13 3X Turbule nce (6) 55 B & S Anderton C Barnes C Barnes

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Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Right-handed; Length: 1006m; Weather: Few Showers

9 3 10 11

66970 Romanite (21) T Vince 15223 Moving Mone y (22) T Herlihy Recco Lover

8 :28 pm 506

opt

6

S Phelan T Herlihy SC RATC HED

WINGER MOTORS HANDICAP TROT

$14,500, R51 to R66 Spe cHcp TROT, 2700m

1 01780 Opawa Spe e d (1) D Iremonger 2 47996 Dauntle ss (2) Ted & Brett Edwards 3 0000X Love onthe lawn (u1) D Balle 3 4 84253 Oto Invasion (1) R Paynter 5 45P66 Torbjorn (2) R Brosnan 6 23541 Gre nado (u1) R Brosnan 1 7 41705 Royal Willie (1) R Paynter 8 27894 Gintaras (2) R Brosnan 9 73851 Danke (3) G Martin 10 42D07 Te re skova (4) L Chin 2 11 87022 Makare wa Jake (5) Wallis/Hackett 4 12 56221 Bro Fawke s S (6) R Darby

T Mitchell B Edwards D Balle F Schumacher (J,C l) P Ferguson D Ferguson (J) D Butcher R Brosnan K Marshall L C hin T Herlihy T Macfarlane

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6 9:26pm opt 508

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 5-6-7-8-9-10 SWEET LOU AT WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE

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COCA-COLA TROT $17,000, R70–R96, R97–R99

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$17,000, R76 to R117 MOB. PACE, 1700m

1 21313 Pakipaki (1) Hollis/Robertson 4 2 17131 Opoutama (2) B Purdon 3 42718 Be t Out Of Ell (3) A Donnelly 4 41554 Northvie w Hustle r (4) R Green 1 5 77X23 Hug The Wind (5) B Purdon 3 6 70X22 No Doctor Ne e de d (6) S Telfer 2 Be tte r B Amaze d (7) S Telfer 7 123X1 Barrier

9:56pm 509

opt

P Butcher B Mangos S Phelan A Poutama Z Butcher D Butcher B Butcher (J)

with cond. Spe cHcp, 2700m

1 651X1 Forfe athe rs (1) J Stormont 1 J Stormont 2 44514 Maje stic Ali (u1) Wallis/Hackett M McKendry 3 57866 Sunse t Pe ak (u1) D Butcher D Butcher 4 4 25122 Commande r Paris (1) Wallis/Hackett T Mitchell L C hin 8 :55pm AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300 3000 PACE $14,500, 5 21932 Djokovic (2) L Chin 3 6 42184 KD Hall (u1) T Vince B Mangos opt 507 3YO+ R59–R72, 2200m 2 7 13231 The Almighty Johnson (u2) T Herlihy T C ameron (J,C l) 3 1 62571 Lambros (1) R Dunn J MacKinnon (J) 2 11564 Richard Le Fort (2) D Iremonger D Ferguson (J) 10:27pm TROPICAL RACE NIGHTS 13&27 OCT ALEX PARK PCE 2 3 2636X Italian De light (3) T Herlihy T Herlihy opt 510 $12,000, NON-WINS 3YO+ MR42–MR49, 2200m 1 1 5 Miss Hoolligan (1) T Herlihy T C ameron (J) 4 16477 Classie Ame rican (4) R Richardson P Ferguson 6 Ally Mae (2) N Chilcott N C hilcott 4 5 18612 Royal Lincoln (5) R Green D Butcher 2 64 Expre ss Play (3) Cooney/Hopkins M McKendry 6 53347 No Way Else (6) A Donnelly S Phelan 3 4 Lucy’s Ariel SC RATC HED 7 73275 Mahe e r Miste r (7) B Purdon Z Butcher 3

5 8 Madam Se cre tary (4) T Herlihy T Herlihy

8 91573 Spring Campaign (8) R Green

A Poutama

Barrier 6 P De e r Hunte r (5) N Chilcott D Ferguson (J) 9 11745 Franco Hamilton (21) T Vince B Mangos 7 68527 Rock N Roll Patron (6) D Iremonger P Ferguson 1 10 1X3PX Acce ptance (22) J & J Dickie J I Dickie 4 8 32842 Spirit Of Love (7) M Collins S Abernethy

Barrier 11 22226 Cme e rock (23) R Dunn M McKendry 2 9 56 Magilligan Point (21) J Stormont 12 245X4 De lightful Ze n (24) S Telfer J Stormont B Butcher (J)

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Barrier

Addington Harness

Tomorrow at Addington Raceway

September 16, 2017

3 4543X Sugar Cane (3) D McCormick 3 D D McCormick C Butt $10,000, 4YO+ R40–R52 +Claimers, 2600m 4 62009 Monarchy Invasion (4) C Butt R May PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 5 00766 Sheer Class (5) K Dixon S McNally 1 04080 Bishop Brian (1) A Hutton A Hutton 6 15209 Fira (6) S McNally B Orange 2 56468 All Nuts N Bolts (2) D Pearce N Munro 7 63140 Idle Moose (7) R Austin 4 8 0X0X3 Astral Ruler (8) P Williamson M Williamson 4 3 17055 Alexy (3) D O'Connell C Negus Cuddly Jess (9) M House M House 3 4 85355 Nerve Of Steel (4) D Williamson W Low 9 50539 Barrier

5 40637 Russian Express (5) K & T Barron A Edge 2 10 X8102 Michelle (21) M Jones S Ottley 6 81869 Eja Patron (6) B Mowbray M Maynard 11 44781 Shpeedy (22) J Harrington G Smith 1 7 42537 Gunpowder (7) P Robertson T Woodward 12 08023 Unique Marshall (23) M Edmonds J Curtin 2 8 3P032 Elusive Flight (8) G Anderson M Love 13 86465 Gin Rummy (24) I Cameron I Cameron

9 4L996 Zakspatrol (9) R Dunn

R Reekie

14 33D44 Rum In The Sun (u1) M Palermo J W Cox Barrier 10 06805 Flamboyant (21) D Taylor T Sissons 2:00PM HRS CONSTRUCTION PACE $10,000, NON 11 00745 Ildivo (22) S Hale P Anderson OPT 804 WINNERS 3YO+ MR49–MR54, 1950m 12 04717 Bettor Backim (23) S Blake P Cook 1 Every Option (1) M Smolenski J Curtin 13 12285 Sauchiehall (24) J Gameson P Wallace 2 044X8 Paddington Central (2) A Stuart T Chmiel 14 06923 Red Under Fire (25) S Blake W Frost 1 3 Conway Beach (3) Purdon/Rasmussen M Purdon R May HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE 4 33 Acuto (4) B Hill 12:49PM 2 5 Chase Auckland (5) Purdon/Rasmussen N Rasmussen $10,000, Up to MR49 MOB. PACE, 1950m OPT 802 5 Machsgain (6) M Ward C Ward 1 1 76342 Maninthemirror (1) M Jones S Ottley 6 8 Hit The Sky (7) K & T Barron J W Cox 2 2 5 Just Dance (2) C Dalgety C Jones (J) 7 3 8 2 Shebang (8) G Smith G Smith 3 6X867 Jay Jayz Boy (3) S McNally S McNally Spondulicks (9) R Dunn J Dunn 4 05677 Gwendoline Ruby (4) R Holmes R Holmes 9 23322 Barrier

4 5 04905 Still Of The Night (5) H Westrum J Keast 4 10 2 Airpark Flyer (21) P McClelland M Williamson 6 7587X Atom Express (6) M Nyhan P Davis 3 Ready To Rumble (22) P Court B Orange 7 0X Delightful Infusion (7) A Edge R May 11 8 P0 Karmic Way (8) N McGrath B Orange 2:35PM XCM SPORT TROT $10,000, R60 & faster 3 9 46598 Hot Off The Press (9) K & T Barron J Dunn OPT 805 DiscrHcp, 2600m Barrier 1 X2149 Alvira Hest (1) A Faulks M Williamson 10 7P28X Debnita Rose (21) C Dalgety S Golding 4 2 24431 Donsmedad (1) G & N Hope R May P Davis 1:24PM PEEK EXHIBITION TROT $10,000, Up–& including 3 X5255 Feather Boyz (2) M Nyhan 2 4 31X62 The Foot Tapper (3) P Nairn S Whatuira (J) OPT 803 R60, 1950m 1 1 326X2 Ruthless Success (1) M Jones L McKay (J) 5 14184 All Lit Up (4) L & J Smith L O'Reilly 2 82503 BK Dawn (2) Wakelin/Noble J Smith P Wakelin 6 12077 Kingdom Come (5) L & J Smith 12:14PM OPT 801

BISHOPDALE/BUSH INN TABS/TAVERN HAREWOOD PCE

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12:22PM 401

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Awapuni Races

Tomorrow at Awapuni

CARRFIELDS LIVESTOCK/CP WOOL

$10,000, MDN 3YO, 1200m PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey OPT

2 1 6573X Scott Base (1) 57.5 Benner/Wynyard 3 2 5X33 Platinum Edition (5) 57.5 L Latta 1 4 3 74 Son Of Surf (6) 57.5 M Breslin 1 4 Athletica (4) 57.5 A Campbell 1 5 3223X Satin Belt (2) 55.5 K Gray 6 Glitzyrock (3) 55.5 G Innes 12:57PM 402

OPT

2

H&T AGRONOMICS/AGRICOM HANDICAP

$25,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m

1 75389 Bannockburn (1) 61 L Latta 1 2 2 1024X Travimyfriend (9) 59 R Frost 3 X887X Joby (10) 58 B Newman 4 96399 Cool Moon (4) 57 A Clement 1 5 3511X Hard Merchandize (3) 55 G Vile 1 4 6 42332 Yin Dragon (7) 55 L Latta 1 3 7 52303 Classic Touch (8) 54.5 L Pickford 8 25548 Ishinktaatledo (5) 54 A Sharrock 9 02071 Salted Caramel (6) 54 P Mirabelli 10 52187 That’s Funny (2) 54 L Pickford 1:32PM 403

OPT

H Tinsley J Riddell D Hirini (a2) L Allpress H Andrew (a2) R Myers

J Riddell H Tinsley L Hemi S Collett T Johnson (a2) M Tanaka L Allpress R Myers A Sims (a3) D Johnson

3 CR GRACE LTD/MARSH INSURANCE BROKERS HANDICAP $30,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 2100m

2 1 00X61 Gobstopper (2) 59 A Campbell 1 2 09712 Perfectlyenchanted (7) 58.5 N Auret 3 79235 Hotshot Lass (5) 58 J Bliss 4 61613 Youwantmore (4) 58 R Priscott 5 50346 Pencuri (8) 56.5 J Wood 3 6 12246 Sylvester (3) 56.5 S Kay

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M Singh (a3) L Hemi

L Allpress H Andrew (a2) S Collett

September 16, 2017

7 22412 Hard To Be Humble (1) 54 J Millar 4 8 0X870 I Suggest (6) 54 T Keegan 2:07PM 404

4

M Tanaka S MacNab (a3)

MANAWATU TOYOTA/JOHN TURKINGTON LIMITED

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1193m; Weather: Mainly Fine

7 10X63 Lavros Jack (u1) R Kennedy 1 3 8 23315 Sundons Flyer (u2) B Negus 3:08PM 806

OPT

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LAMB & HAYWARD PACE $10,000, Up–& including R55, R56 with cond., 1950m

1 45P77 The Kaik (1) C Dalgety 2 79299 Earthquake (2) S Smolenski 3 86980 Mustang GT (3) J Gameson 4 32620 Martin John (4) A Stuart 5 2800X Molly Sims (5) A Shutkowski 3 6 62201 Articulight (6) D Taylor 1 7 X1224 Mikey Maguire (7) F Fletcher 2 8 06923 Pat Campbell (8) B Negus

Reaza Grunter (9) K & T Barron 9 19358 Barrier

4 10 78391 Glengarry Rose (21) G Dunn 11 21406 Kamwood Kid (22) M House

G Smith J Curtin J Dunn T Chmiel S Ottley R May C DeFilippi M Williamson B Orange

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 5-6-7-8-9-10

7 61561 Gypsy’s Choice (7) B Mowbray 3 8 5160X Gupta’s Cullen (8) J Cox 4 Renske B (9) Purdon/Rasmussen 9 3357X Barrier

M Williamson J W Cox N Purdon (J)

9 ANTHONY SHEARER ‘ORDEAL TROTTING CUP’ MBL TROT

4:55PM 809

$18,000, FFA MOB. TROT, 2600m

OPT

1 86755 Valmagne (1) C & J Kennett J Curtin 2 32628 Petite One (2) G & N Hope C DeFilippi 4 3 27514 Donegal Bettorgretch (3) C Dalgety R Close 3 4 60372 Hey Yo (4) J Harrington G Smith 5 0X437 Arya (5) B Negus S Ottley G O'Reilly 6 808X3 Belles Son (6) K Chapman J W Cox M House 7 048X9 Amaretto Sun (7) K Ford S Tomlinson (J) 1 8 125X2 Habibti Ivy (8) P Nairn 3:43PM AVON CITY FORD (NEW BRIGHTON) CUP PACE B Orange OPT 807 $30,000, FFA PACE, 2600m 9 382X8 Eyre I Come (9) M Jones M Purdon

Barrier 1 1 248X1 Titan Banner (1) G Anderson J W Cox 2 10 95X01 Harriet Of Mot (21) C & A Edmonds J Dunn 2 1421X Imola (2) G Smith G Smith R May 3 520X6 Art Union (3) C Dalgety R McIlwrick 11 441X5 Destiny Jones (22) K Townley 4 22135 Usain Colt (4) G & N Hope R May 5 1416X Buster Brady (5) K Austin B Orange 5:20PM BLUE STAR TAXIS MOBILE PACE $14,400, R71 to R90 MOB. PACE, 2600m 3 6 6111X Dream About Me (6) Purdon/Rasmussen M Purdon OPT 810 4 7 31X23 New Years Jay (7) G Anderson M Williamson 1 24042 Shineonucrazydiamond (1) C Dalgety C Jones (J) 2 8 2623X Have Faith In Me (u1) Purdon/Rasmussen N Rasmussen 2 2 09312 Amazon Lily (2) K & T Barron B Orange 4:18PM KPC - WIN OVER $100K & TRIP TO VEGAS PACE 3 62427 Donegal Carrickfin (3) K Ford S Tomlinson (J) OPT 808 $13,500, 3YO+ R56–R70, 1950m 4 4 57X12 Micky Gee (4) D Gaffaney S Ottley 1 35X11 Cullenburn (1) B Hill R May 5 31484 Christopher Banner (5) L Hanrahan R May 2 01958 Sportscaster (2) A Stuart T Chmiel 6 590X1 Franco Texas (6) D Taylor J Young 1 3 1 Beachbabebeauty (3) K & T Barron B Orange 1 7 11226 Billy Badger (7) R Dunn G Smith 2 4 11 The Dorchester (4) M Kerr J Dunn 3 8 43114 Bite The Bullet (8) R Dunn J Dunn 5 85322 Gabby’s Star (5) R Holmes R Holmes 9 3284X C A Penny (9) A Shutkowski J Curtin

6 89704 Shillelagh (6) M House Barrier M House

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Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Heavy; Direction: Lefthanded; Length: 1700m; Straight: 350m; Rail: Rail out 5m, except home straight turn out 2m; Weather: Few Showers

11 X8089 Sussed (4) 54 B Armstrong 12 04603 Swiss Elle (9) 54 P Peake 1 13 5 Our Charli’s Angel (6) 54 G Innes

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2-3-4, 6-7-8 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 3-4-5-6-7-8

T Allan M McNelis (a3) M Singh (a3)

7 33177 Art Deco (6) 53 A Sharrock 3 L Allpress 8 11695 Our Bandit (5) 53 P McKenzie T Allan 2 1 03413 Lovetokeephim (9) 60 K Clapperton 1 H Andrew (a2) 9 95X18 Big Dreamer (1) 53 P Mirabelli A Jones 3 2 43642 Alfie Dee (10) 58.5 K Duncan A Chan (a2) S MacNab (a) WATERFORCE/FARMERS TRANSPORT HANDICAP 10 13136 Third Time Lucky (3) 53 K Myers 3 X3441 Revolution (3) 58.5 P Nelson C Johnson 3:15PM A Chan (a) OPT 406 $25,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1550m 11 32141 Rosewood (8) 53 M Paewai 4 4 76314 Zedac (7) 58.5 F Auret L Allpress 1 0X824 Brad Thorn (8) 61 M Breslin 1 R Myers D Hirini (a2) 12 1127X Slimline (4) 53 G Vile 1 5 04775 Kingiesstar (8) 58 A Bidlake J Riddell 2 25017 Ticket Clipper (12) 59.5 J Lynds 1 K Cowan (a) R Myers 13 79235 Hotshot Lass (10) 53 J Bliss 6 2X618 Mesmerize (6) 58 R Connors K Cowan (a3) 4 3 57511 Batabullet (9) 58.5 J Wallace D Johnson 1 7 04123 Jump For Joy (11) 57.5 J Pettit S MacNab (a3) 4 98737 Justlikeyasister (14) 57 G Vile 1 PILET CONTRACTING/PIONEER SEEDS HANDICAP T Johnson (a2) 4:25PM 8 031X0 Cavalry (13) 57 J Wheeler R Myers 5 79X34 Farce (4) 57 P McKenzie $22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1550m T Allan OPT 408 9 5X094 Des De Jeu (12) 56 M Oulaghan 1 T Johnson (a2) 6 14457 Itsagem (1) 56.5 L Latta 1 L Allpress 1 X3386 Finn (14) 60 A MacGregor H Tinsley 10 12920 Blackgammon (4) 55.5 J Mudgway M Tanaka 2 7 12524. Strolling Vagabond (7) 56.5 G Innes M Singh (a3) 2 1770X Boysway (7) 59 K Myers D Hirini (a2) 11 14567 Cape Du Jeu (5) 55.5 G Vile 1 D Bradley 8 11245 Big Ben (6) 56.5 O Duffy C Johnson 3 446X9 Gerardasun (5) 59 F Auret D Turner 12 X6082 Windermere Lad (1) 55.5 M Breslin 1 D Hirini (a2) 9 01548 Gordys Gesture (13) 56.5 C Bothwell S MacNab (a3) 2 4 4231 Look Out (6) 59 K Gray C Waddell (a4) 13 60000 Our Spice (2) 55 D Fuge S Collett 3 10 X5110 De Gaulle (3) 56 J Lynds 1 S Collett 1 5 435X1 Wapiti (10) 59 S Lennox R Myers M Tanaka 6 61100 Yamato Nadeshiko (13) 58 H Mathews NU FARM/FPA NZ HANDICAP 11 47858. Sanjara (2) 55.5 R Allen 2:42PM L Allpress 1 12 41152 Crafty Jess (5) 54.5 Baker/Forsman M Coleman 7 05X28 Centre Attention (8) 58 G Innes $22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m OPT 405 M Coleman A Chan (a2) 2 1 42332 Yin Dragon (7) 60 L Latta 1 3 8 12303 Bella Blue (4) 56.5 R Manning J Riddell 13 0X511 Batchelor Babe (10) 54 M Paewai D Johnson

14 99032 Master Platinum (11) 54 L Latta 1 2 9231X Class Above (2) 58.5 G Innes 9 00447 Spendaholic (9) 56.5 V Kaye 1 C Johnson H Andrew (a2) 4 3 460X1 The Rippa (5) 58.5 L Latta 1 M Tanaka 3:50PM C Johnson BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM METRIC MILE 10 83900. Keilib (12) 56.5 P Nelson 3 4 X7034 Kermit (1) 58 M Oulaghan 1 T Johnson (a2) OPT 407 S MacNab (a3) $70,000, OPN HCP, 1550m 11 37723 Into The Mystic (11) 56 R Manning 5 426X6 Rayas (10) 57.5 J Shaw J Riddell 12 X0054 Falcons Reach (3) 55.5 R Allen M Tanaka M Coleman 1 67X50 Authentic Paddy (12) 60 L Latta 1 4 13 90325 Miss Interpreted (15) 55.5 S Mercer 1 6 X75X4 Durham (3) 57.5 N Connors H Tinsley T Johnson (a2) K Cowan (a3) 2 12415 Blathwayt (2) 58 A MacGregor 4 3 4521X Five To Midnight (11) 58 L Latta 1 1 7 1424X Awesome Al (13) 57 Benner/Wynyard D Johnson 14 34109 Showing Grace (2) 55.5 M Eales 1 A Chan (a2) D Johnson 1 4 X1111 Dolcetto (7) 56 S Kay 0 15 14567 Cape Du Jeu (16) 55.5 G Vile 1 8 44862 Veracious (11) 57 D Parry 1 S Collett D Hirini (a2) 16 9 6X4X1 Francescana (8) 56.5 F Auret Swiss Elle SCRATCHED M Tanaka L Allpress 5 60445 Platinum Command (13) 53 L Latta 1 2 6 110X1 Francaletta (9) 53 Baker/Forsman 0 17 X8089 Sussed (1) 54 B Armstrong 10 7000X Amparo (12) 54 K Little M Coleman S Collett OPT

$22,500, R65 Benchmark*, 2100m

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Methven Harness

Sunday at Mt Harding Racecourse

September 17, 2017

7 Silent Shadow (7) D Jones S O'Reilly (J) 11:45AM 3 8 20X89 Mega Watt (8) J Curtin J Curtin WINNERS 3YO+, 2300m R Curtin PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 9 0X008 I’m Sick Of Excuses (9) F Baigent 4 10 5 Arizona Highway (10) A Hoffman J W Cox 1 1 7X794 Nakayla Franco (1) W Stapleton M Williamson R Anderson 2 Friend (2) P Burrows G Smith 11 70693 Nui Ba Den (11) R Anderson 2 12 2 Vintage Beach (12) P Robertson C D Thornley 3 7X758 Bicton (3) T May R May 4 4 Downtown Train (4) H Hunter H Hunter ASHBURTON MSA LIQUOR CENTRE PACE $9,350, 5 75X59 Cavalier Bromac (5) J Curtin J Curtin 1:12PM NON-WINNERS 3YO+, 2300m 6 0 Skipperland (6) R Holmes R Holmes 1 03 Ultimate JJ (1) B Mowbray M Williamson 2 7 59234 Highview Justice (7) A Hoffman T Quate (J) 2 03076 Franco Hatton (2) L Smart G O'Reilly 3 8 60404 Onedin Express (8) R Dunn J Dunn 3 90060 Havana Moon (3) I Cameron K Cameron

Bettor Than That (9) G Payne N Purdon (J) 4 X5786 Kylie Ann (4) J Miller R Close 9 93337 Barrier

5 737 Princess Fulham (5) R Holmes R Holmes 10 95X86 Clarendon Falcon (21) D Taylor J Young 2 6 X6843 Cullenmore (6) A Garters S Ottley 11 79X0X Lucy Diamond (22) D Thomas L O'Reilly 3 7 288X3 Turkish Trousers (7) N McGrath Frankie D (8) J Cox J W Cox OXFORD WORKING MENS CLUB TROT 8 12:12PM Jemima Franco (9) N Munro C D Thornley $9,350, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT, 2400m 9 95654 Barrier 1 03 Honeys Son (1) K Ford S Tomlinson (J) 4 10 Carley Maguire (21) R Dunn R Houghton 4 2 8347 Show Of Faith (2) G Hunt G Hunt 1 11 Stunin Love (22) P Court B Orange 0 3 76580 Don’t Rock The Boat (3) R Thornley J Curtin 3 4 64523 Girlz N Boyz (4) C McDowell C McDowell CASHMERE CLUB PACE 5 433X6 Caribbean Fizz (5) G McCrea K Cameron 1:47PM $9,350, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE, 2400m 6 2578X Ed Wood (6) D McCormick D D McCormick 1 57976 Classie Regal (1) M Stratford R May 2 7 21X Winnie McGoogan (7) P Williamson M Williamson 2 Iknow (2) J Hay I Lee 8 76 Masies Pride (8) W Stapleton J Morrison (J) 3 00940 Pine Cone (3) K Cameron K Cameron 9 X0609 Nathan D (9) M Heenan G O'Reilly 4 4 82002 Boomer (4) J Parsons B Butt 10 PX Tricky Rastus (10) Wakelin/Noble B Orange 5 7X Make Us Grin (5) L O'Reilly L O'Reilly 1 11 Monarco (11) G & N Hope R May 6 Dundee Lady (6) P Burrows G Smith 12 05 Sage Trouble (12) M Heenan M Heenan 7 059X3 Sefton Hooligan (7) A Hoffman M Williamson 13 28248 Thank U George (u1) Wakelin/Noble P Wakelin 1 8 58 Chaaat (8) A Stuart B Orange 14 400 The Great Redeemer (u2) S McNally S McNally 9 0 Pay Me The Change (9) P Kerr M Anderson (J) 15 X4300 Topnotch Titan (u3) K Nyhan C D Thornley 2 10 060X4 Red Terror (10) B O'Meara J Curtin 16 0649X Sunny Glenis (u4) R Anderson R Anderson 11 60X58 Westy Ranger (u1) J Bartlett R Close 3

12 0X076 Franco Garcia (u2) B Waldron C D Thornley RICHMOND CLUB PACE NEW BRIGHTON CLUB PACE $9,350, NON-

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Track Information Type: Grass; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1386m; Weather: Mainly Fine

6 00254 Anna Kate (6) M Edmonds 3 7 079X0 Princess Harbour (7) K James 8 I’ldoitmyway 9 96068 Laugh And Cry (8) C & J Kennett 4 10 78X52 Stellar Success (9) M Heenan 11 8060X Prince George (10) D McCormick 12 29558 Holly Trouble (11) W Stapleton 13 0362X Glenis Marie (u1) R Anderson 14 80005 Rusty I Am (u2) Wakelin/Noble 0 15 000X9 Big Ears (u3) M Larter 16 5600X One Over Dover (u4) B Waldron

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M Edmonds C DeFilippi SCRATCHED J Kennett (J) G O'Reilly L McCormick J Morrison (J) R Anderson P Wakelin C Markham C D Thornley

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 5-6-7-8-9-10

15 070X6 Oliver Queen (15) G Ward 4:07PM

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KAIAPOI CLUB HANDICAP TROT

$9,900, R50 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT, 2400m

1 9X01D Lundqvist (1) P Court 2 53150 Leo’s Gift (2) G O'Reilly 3 X7176 Hot N Fast (3) G O'Reilly 4 66360 Sarah Palin (4) M Nyhan 5 7320X Momentous (5) A Garters 6 00F71 Imran Khan (6) C Butt PAPANUI CLUB PACE $9,900, R55–R60, R61–R62 2 7 41452 Spurred By Success (7) M Edmonds 2:57PM with cond., 2300m 1 8 33214 Jerry Garcia (u1) L O'Reilly 3 1 56308 Clasina Maria (1) P Young J Young 9 10947 Tijuana Taxi (u2) C Harrison 2 90494 Highland Reign (2) B Negus M Williamson 10 00318 Clover Lady (u3) A Hoffman 3 61347 Leading The Way (3) W Stapleton J Morrison (J) 11 00319 Majestic Moment (u4) S Smolenski 4 70019 Missinmemate (4) R Dunn J Dunn 3 12 X3181 Izmok (1) C & J DeFilippi 1 5 X5724 Augusta (5) G & N Hope R May 13 47061 Sheza Trendy Monarch (2) N Taylor 6 04853 Laytons Lass (6) T & G Chmiel T Chmiel 4 14 4X240 Soney Beatt (3) K Ford 2 7 56816 One Direction (7) R Todd B Orange 15 D1946 Redwood Invasion (4) R Holmes 8 76170 Kardesler (8) G Payne R Payne 16 0008X Young Stranger (5) T Grant

Bank Raider (9) L O'Reilly S O'Reilly (J,Cl) 9 70X77 Barrier 17 03219 Medusa (6) K Cameron 10 43116 Run Boy Run (21) M Kerr C Smith (J,Cl) 18 903X4 I’ve Got This (u1) P Williamson 4 11 1X778 Quite Ideal (22) B Mowbray S Whatuira (J,Cl)

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HORNBY WORKING MENS CLUB JUNIOR DRIVERS PACE

$9,900, 4YO+ Up–& incl. R55 JUN.D, 2400m

1 X8931 Sheez Good (1) P O'Reilly 3 2 13100 Raising Hope (2) G Payne 1 3 23373 OK I’m Bad (3) D Ottley 4 301X8 Queen Of Glory (4) B Negus 5 10X Pay Me Direct (5) D Pearce 6 74435 Take After Me (6) G Scott 7 0041 Zahara Zuri (7) S Adlam 12:42PM 8 19X06 Westar Sam (8) C & J Kennett $9,350, NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE, 2400m WOOLSTON CLUB TROT 1 506 The Red Baron (1) A Stuart B Orange 2:22PM $9,900, Up to & including R49 TROT, 2400m 9 840X0 Graceandtemika (9) B Negus 2 59X American Banner (2) M Smolenski 1 07757 Ella Abbe (1) G & N Hope 4 10 67645 Got A Beauty (10) J Bartlett B Hope (J) 1 3 23 Norman Richards (3) J Hay 2 11 61242 She’sa Tricky Bridge (11) J McDermott 1 2 60X05 Motu Great Sensation (2) B Borcoskie I Lee B Borcoskie 4 87806 Magical Matty (4) J Lethaby T Chmiel 3 58008 Wandering Star (3) A Lowe A Lowe 12 71P03 Elite Excuse (12) H Westrum 5 0X060 Dios Del Fuego (5) K Nyhan M Williamson 4 060PX Sunny Demon (4) J Cox J W Cox 13 90090 Hestia Franco (13) L Smart 6 2 5 32839 Belmont’s Greatest (5) L Jones Gold Eclipse (6) M Heenan C Markham C Jones (J) 14 0164X Miss Judgeford (14) M Larter

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C D Thornley B Orange

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

S O'Reilly (J) M Lewis (J) K Butt (J) B Laughton (J) S Payne (J) B Munro (J) N Purdon (J) J Kennett (J) C Purvis (J) L Whittaker (J) M Anderson (J) L Lester (J) J Morrison (J) J Markham (J)

4:42PM

B Orange G O'Reilly S O'Reilly (J) P Davis S Ottley C Butt J Curtin L O'Reilly M Williamson R Close S Golding C DeFilippi J Dunn S Tomlinson (J) R Holmes C R Thornley G Smith C Purvis (J)

10 CLUBS NZ, ADV GAMING&ABBOTT’S INSURANCE PACE

$9,900, Up–&incl. R54, R55 w cond 2300m

1 5X534 My Wee Man (1) N McGrath 4 2 87340 Blingiton (2) L Prendergast 3 3 09526 Diamond Life (3) T May 4 7X31 The Golden Boy (4) R Holmes 5 7800X Rah De Rah (5) J Cox 6 31687 Beaudiene Gambler (6) W Stapleton 7 8X060 Marat Saf Finn (7) D Taylor 2 8 0X902 Goodlookin Chick (8) N McGrath

Classie Cullect (9) W Stapleton 9 66061 Barrier

10 00070 Rainy River (21) C McDowell 11 32359 Glenisthebettor (22) R Anderson 12 40X98 Sounds Lika Gem (23) L O'Reilly 1 13 616 Coral Beach (24) M Smolenski 14 91907 Veneto (25) C & J Kennett

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Ashburton Guardian 23

Friday, September 15, 2017

The front runner What’s on:

Punting pool:

Friday: Oamaru Gallops, Auckland Harness, Addington and Wanganui Dogs Saturday: Awapuni and Ruakaka Gallops, Addington Harness Sunday: Rotorua Gallops, Methven Harness, Manakau Dogs

Last Week: $0 – Pool: $70 Rum In The Sun never got warm last week, it was more like a watered down version with Coke that had been sitting outside for three months. We’ll head to Methven this week though and throw our hat into the ring and see if Friend can be victorious in the opening race of the day. He looked a bit special at the trials last week and should go pretty close to winning on debut. $20 to win.

Local luck:

Monbet, with regular pilot Ricky May in the sulky, in winning form at Addington.

■ MONBET

Top trotter returns Champion trotter Monbet is only a fortnight away from stepping out in public.

Last season’s New Zealand trotter-of-the-year is progressing well in work for his Woodend Beach trainers Greg and Nina Hope and they’re ready to unleash their stable star for his spring racing campaign.

A workout in two weeks’ time will begin the process, with the Ashburton Trotters Flying Mile on Labour Weekend the initial aim, before things ramp up towards the Group One features of NZ Cup week.

Greg Hope said the feeling of having Monbet (23 wins) back in the mix was exciting.

“It certainly lifts things a bit knowing that he’s getting close to being back in business, that’s for sure.”

A decision is still to be made on whether a trip to Auckland for New Year’s Eve is on the agenda.

“We’ve got options and because we own him, there’s no pressure.”

The stable’s other trotting star, four-year-old Enghien (13 wins in 17 starts), is still in the paddock and will remain there until December.

Meanwhile, there were plenty of positive vibes

coming from both Hope and driver Ricky May in regard to Seel The Deal after his blistering trial win at Rangiora on Wednesday.

Coming back from an injury-enforced layoff, the talented stayer got the big tick from his driver.

“He was phenomenal, I was really impressed with him,” May said.

“He felt super the entire way and I was really surprised at how well he did it considering it was his first run back and we ran a bit of time.”

Seel The Deal won the 2600m stand heat from a 40-metre handicap, the last 800 metres in 56 seconds.

“I thought it was a really good trial, he’s in a good place at the moment that horse,” Hope said. “I think the injury problems that he’s had are behind him now and we can really look forward with him because he’s such a wonderful staying type.”

Hope confirmed that, all going to plan, the Hannon Memorial at Oamaru on September 24 is a target, with the Methven Cup on grass in October also a key race in their build-up to NZ Cup day on November 14.

- NZHN

■ JOHN GRIGG STAKES

Prestigious race gains new Group 3 status The Ashburton Racing Club received exciting news yesterday when the NZ Pattern Committee of NZ Racing confirmed the promotion of the historical John Grigg Stakes from black-type Listed level up to the more prestigious Group 3 level.

Conducted at the Cup meeting in October this race, now known as the Barneswood Farm Stakes and previously as the Ray Coupland Stakes, has grown in stature over a number of years with the 2016 edition contestants having a profound bearing on placings in the 1000 and 2000 Guineas races.

This race is now being officially recognised as a key preparatory race for the Group 1 events at Riccarton that follow.

Some of the South Island’s elite thoroughbreds have their name on the honours board for the race, but over the last 13 years or so the

depth of quality has increased, with David Ellis and his Te Akau Stables primarily responsible.

The club has been appreciative of his support and racegoers have had the privilege of witnessing horses that have been judged NZ Horse of the Year later in their careers.

Of course many other northern stables have been represented and won the race, and with a stake of $70,000 for the 2017 edition, a quality field drawn from across the country should be attracted for the meeting on Saturday, October 21 meeting.

The unbeaten speed machine Prom Queen is one whose connections have indicated that the John Grigg is featuring on their radar and both racing enthusiasts and club officials alike hope the filly presents on the day to set up what should be a memorable contest.

Plenty of local chances heading around at the first grass track meeting of the new season at Methven on Sunday. Most of them come out of strong trial performances on the same course last weekend. Look for good showings from local hopes; Make Us Grin, Zahara Zuri, Hestia Franco from the trials while Stellar Success and Diamond Life both went big races at Rangiora last Sunday and should both be in on the action on Sunday.

Who am I? I was a locally trained pacer who won the Methven Cup, leading all the way and holding off all challengers. They quickly labelled me as a grass track specialist because I always seemed to produce my best on the green tops and in particular at Methven as well.

From the files: In keeping with the Methven theme of this week’s The Front Runner, here’s a shot of a full field across the track back in 2006. We are going to take a stab in the dark and say the shot is of Flashing Red (again) on his way to winning the Methven Cup. WHO AM I ANSWER: Kipp Ross

In brief Kiwi well placed The Tim Butt-trained Kiwi flyer My Field Marshal is a standout chance at Menangle on Saturday (1609m mobile) afer the scratching of his last-start conqueror, NZ-owned Little Rascal. My Field Marshal has drawn the outside, but will strip fitter after his narrow defeat two weeks ago. He’s being aimed at the Victoria Cup on October 19 and Butt will then decide on the Perth Inter-Dominions in late November.

Kiwi superstar Lazarus is still Inters favourite with Aussie TAB bookmakers at $4.50, with Chicago Bull ($5.50), Lennytheshark ($8), and My Field Marshal and Tiger Tara at $12 the next best backed. - NZHN

Looking to improve Johnathan Parkes is backing Volpe Veloce to make the necessary improvement to win Saturday week’s Gr.1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at Hastings. The Graham Richardson and Gavin Parker-trained Volpe Veloce opened favourite for the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) earlier this month, but could only manage sixth, beaten 3 1/4 lengths behind upset winner Close Up. “I was pretty happy with her run. She got

a bit of a shuffle up and she didn’t really handle the heavy track,” Parkes said. “We think she can be a real factor in the next one.” - NZME

Act (the IGA), which bans international wagering providers from providing gambling services to persons present in Australia. - NZME

Time ticking away

Ideal Alice tipped

Gary Vile is hoping to make the most of his remaining opportunities with Justlikeyasister. The Awapuni trainer said retirement was looming for the mare, who is in good order for the Waterforce/ Farmers Transport Handicap on her home track tomorrow. “We’re running out of time with her, she’ll be going to stud soon,” Vile said.

“She’s very, very well though and the track will suit her.”

- NZME

Western Australian reinsman Gary Hall Jnr has labelled former Kiwi mare Ideal Alice a huge chance in the Spring Pace (2536m, mobile) at Gloucester Park tonight. Ideal Alice (19 wins) has drawn one and is a brilliant front-runner, having six wins, three seconds and a third from 10 starts from the ace. “I reckon she’ll win,” Hall Jnr told Harness Racing Australia. - NZHN

NZ TAB blocked A law change will prevent Australian-based punters from using their New Zealand TAB accounts.

As of yesterday, the New Zealand TAB is no longer able to offer wagering services to any person who is located across the Tasman and neither is it possible to access the TAB’s website, mobile app or phone betting channels. The changes have come as a result of the passing of the Australian Interactive Gambling Amendment

Precious One ready Appropriately-named filly The Precious One will take another step toward a Group One goal when she runs at Oamaru today.

Bred and raced by the Dennis brothers, The Precious One was a runaway winner on debut last month and she has pleased trainer Claire Anderton ahead of the White Robe Lodge Handicap (1200m). “I’ve always had a high opinion of her. She’s got a lovely nature and she’s a really laid-back filly.”

- NZME

Sport 24 Ashburton Guardian

Friday, September 15, 2017

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In brief Boks make changes South Africa have made three changes to their starting XV for tomorrow’s test against the All Blacks, with Sharks flanker Jean-Luc du Preez chosen to replace the injured Jaco Kriel. Kriel, who has played 11 tests, suffered a shoulder injury in the 23-23 draw against the Wallabies in Perth last week.

Elsewhere, Ruan Dreyer replaces the injured Coenie Oosthuizen at tighthead, while Franco Mostert slots in at lock for Pieter-Steph du Toit. Giant lock Eben Etzebeth skippers the side, while Lionsbased duo Elton Jantjies and Ross Cronje will line up in the halves.

South Africa has not won a test on Kiwi soil since 2009.

- NZME

Pair denied visas New Zealand rugby players Isa Nacewa and Jamison Gibson-Park have been denied entry to South Africa to play for their Irish club due to visa regulations. Former Blues backs Nacewa and GibsonPark have been forced to return to Ireland, their Leinster club said iyesterday. Regulations introduced

by South Africa last December require New Zealanders to obtain a visa to enter the country. - NZME

New rugby competition

Mid Canterbury lock Eric Duff and a Wairarapa Bush player got in to a bit of a scuffle the last time the two sides met, a clash at the Ashburton Showgrounds in 2016.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 100916-AK-071

■ RUGBY

Hammers History: Wairarapa Bush

BY JAIME PITT-MACKAY JAIME.P@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

The Hammers make their first venture to the North Island for this year’s Heartland Championship this weekend, travelling to Masterton to take on Wairarapa Bush.

The two sides have met nine times since the competition formed in 2006, with the Hammers taking the spoils on five occasions, Wairarapa Bush winning three matches, with one

being drawn in 2014.

It was at the Ashburton Showgrounds when the sides last met, with Wairarapa Bush winning 2616.

Mid Canterbury’s period of dominance over the side from Masterton came between 2007 and 2011, with the Hammers winning all four of the games played in that period.

Their largest margin of victory came in 2009, the Hammers winning 24-6 on that occasion,

while the Bush’s biggest win came in 2012, winning 31-6 at home.

Both sides are coming off mixed Heartland form this season, both boasting a one win, two loss record.

The Hammers are in an identical position to this time last season, after winning their opening game, but losing the following two.

A comfortable 31-5 victory against Poverty Bay has been fol-

lowed by disappointing losses to North Otago and South Canterbury.

Wairarapa Bush were on the receiving end of a comprehensive thrashing from Wanganui on the opening day of the season, going down 79-7.

They bounced back the next week however, winning 36-10 against the East Coast, before losing by seven to the men from the King Country last week, 3225.

Former Wallaby Matt Hodgson says his phone has been ringing hot with high- profile players expressing interest in joining Andrew Forrest’s new rugby competition.

Forrest officially launched the Indo Pacific Rugby Championship this week, with the inaugural season to kick off in August next year. The lucrative tournament will initially feature six teams, with places like Japan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tonga, and Samoa in the mix to host a franchise. - AAP

Cantabs marching on It really is going to take something special to stop Canterbury claiming another provincial title. Eight of the past nine championships reside in title town, and Canterbury are again the hottest of favourites to further that remarkable dominance this season. Their ruthless 11 try demolition of Counties Manukau 78-5 in Christchurch on Wednesday night was the latest crushing blow – coming five days after they thrashed Southland 78-20. - NZME

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Hames bolter in the pack

By GreGor Paul It’s an impressive feat indeed in this digital age that Kane Hames can start his first test for the All Blacks this weekend with more than half the country not sure they have ever heard of him.

Hames is a prop, loosehead for those who care about the detail, and that to some extent explains the relative anonymity.

Props are rarely the rock stars in New Zealand.

It’s not like France where they have a cult following, earn the big bucks and are way more likely to win the chat show invite than the long-haired, highly manicured first-five.

It’s not like that here where in the last decade a number of props have passed through the All Blacks No 1 and No 3 jersey without too many people noticing or remembering.

Think Saimone Taumoepeau, Clarke Dermody, Campbell Johnstone, John Schwalger ... good blokes, good players but not giants of the game by any means and they slipped in and slipped out.

But Hames’ relative lack of profile is as much about his somewhat peculiar pathway as it is the position he plays.

His association with the All Blacks began in 2013, by chance and quite amazingly, before he so much had even a whiff of a provincial contract.

Hames was a rugby development officer at the Bay of Plenty and was asked, randomly when the All Blacks had a training camp in the region, if he could provide some scrummaging opposition.

His level back then was senior club football.

He pitched up in a Bay of Plenty T-shirt and an old pair of Warriors shorts, but that wasn’t the reason the All Blacks front-rowers noticed him.

It was the fact he was causing them a few problems and in the scrum that stood out more.

When the session finished, Wyatt Crockett presumed Hames was a provincial regular and was blown away to find that wasn’t the case.

There was genuine amazement that the All Blacks had just been

Kane Hames is hardly a household name in New Zealand rugby, but the selectors like him. done over by a club footballer, so Owen Franks rang Brad Thorn who rang Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph and Hames was contracted for 2014.

His time in the South didn’t go too well, though.

Hames didn’t win much game time through a combination of form, injury and suspension and by the end of 2015, he was let go and initially unwanted by any other Super Rugby team.

He was thrown a bone in March 2016 when Pauliasi Manu was ruled out for the year and the Chiefs needed a loosehead.

Hames himself was recovering from knee surgery but the Chiefs signed him anyway, without really having much in the way of choice.

By the end of Super Rugby that year the Chiefs hadn’t made their mind up whether they would retain Hames, but the All Blacks had an entirely different view.

When Joe Moody was ruled out of the first Bledisloe Cup test in

Sydney, the All Blacks called up Hames.

Forwards coach Mike Cron had never forgotten the Bay of Plenty development officer and those Warriors shorts.

The explosive power he’d seen that day had resonated.

Cron knows his scrummaging and he had seen something special in Hames.

The All Blacks didn’t care that Super Rugby sides didn’t necessarily rate Hames, they were convinced he could offer them precisely what they needed.

So Hames made his debut off the bench last year with no Super Rugby contract.

He’s now going to make his first start.

He has now a Super Rugby contract at least, but he’s still not exactly a household name: still not a player that is widely regarded at Super Rugby level even if he is an All Black.

This may be the turning point in his career, though.

The decision to start him against the Boks is a massive show of faith from the selectors.

It says they are truly investing in him, aware that the man he is keeping on the bench, Crockett, will not be around for ever given he’s well into his mid-30s.

The All Blacks need depth at loosehead and they need to find out, for sure, whether Hames can provide it.

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ALL BLACKS All Blacks team to play South Africa at QBE Stadium on Saturday: Kane Hames, Dane Coles, Nepo Laulala, Brodie Retallick, Samuel Whitelock, Liam Squire, Sam Cane, Kieran Read (c), Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Sonny Bill Williams, Ryan Crotty, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Damian McKenzie Reserves: Codie Taylor, Wyatt Crockett, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, TJ Perenara, Lima Sopoaga, Anton Lienert-Brown.

Dagg facing extended stint on the sidelines Israel Dagg’s knee injury which has ruled him out of Saturday’s test against South Africa appears to be more serious than thought and will keep him on the sidelines for the foreseeable future.

It will put a big question mark around whether Dagg will travel to Buenos Aires and Cape Town to play Argentina and the Springboks in the return Rugby Championship fixtures, meaning the All Blacks will be without a big chunk of experience in their back three given Ben Smith’s sabbatical.

Dagg, who had a big workload

against the British & Irish Lions and for the Crusaders this season, limped around the team’s Auckland hotel yesterday, his right knee wrapped in a compression bandage.

Last weekend’s test against the Pumas was his first since the Lions series. He said in the buildup that his niggling knee issues were under control so this latest setback will be disappointing.

“We’re getting more and more information on that,” coach Steve Hansen said. “It doesn’t look great at this stage. It looks like he’s going to need some time away.”

Hansen said the injuries were testing but provided opportunities for others and in fact might be beneficial in the long term.

Tighthead prop Owen Franks has already been ruled out for the rest of the year with an Achilles problem.

“It tests you, there’s no doubt about that,” Hansen said.

“But we’ve got a lot of faith in the systems that we have.

“Some of these guys are very new but are surrounded by guys who have been here for a long time.

“It’s just one of those things.

“The attitude we’ve taken is yes, we’ve lost these guys through injury, and throw in Bender’s sabbatical.

“But it’s given others opportunity and through that opportunity we’ll grow some depth.”

Dagg’s injury means the All Blacks will have to again field a short back three against the Boks at QBE Stadium, with Damian McKenzie and Nehe Milner-Skudder two of the shortest members of the team. Rieko Ioane comes in on the left wing after sitting out last week’s test at Yarrow Stadium.

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England v All Blacks confirmed The All Blacks’ long awaited clash against England has been locked in, with England’s Rugby Football Union confirming the game will go ahead in 2018.

The game will be played at Twickenham on November 10, and will mark the first meeting between the world’s best two sides since 2014.

The showdown is the highlight of England’s fixture announcement, which confirmed four games, against South Africa, Japan, Australia and the All Blacks.

England coach Eddie Jones believes a 4-0 clean sweep is a possibility to close the gap on the All Blacks atop the rugby world rankings.

“Over the next year we need to continue to develop a bulletproof side, that can find ways to win in matches, and we will have to work hard and be smart in what we do to bridge the gap between us and the All Blacks,” said Jones.

“Our ambition is to be the number one team in the world going into the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.”

The All Blacks came out on top on all four occasions when the teams met in 2014.

England last beat the All Blacks in 2012.

As well as the England clash, the All Blacks are already confirmed to host France in a threetest series in June, while a rare fixture against Japan will take place in November, before the end of year tour begins.

That tour is set to see the All Blacks also take on the Barbarians, France, Scotland and Wales.

The England-All Blacks match is expected to generate a record revenue of over £10 million ($18m), with the hosts taking the bulk of the cash.

Although the match will produce an expected record revenue, New Zealand Rugby’s share, as it has been in previous tests in the Northern Hemisphere, is expected to be around the $1m mark.

The fixture on November 10 falls within the international window so the RFU has not had to pay a fee to the NZR – and England’s governing body is expected to pocket record receipts following the confirmation yesterday that governing body will bring all its corporate hospitality in-house following the opening of the redeveloped East Stand next year.

Last year Ian Ritchie, the chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, rejected the notion that Twickenham match revenues should be shared.

“Of course they say they want more money, but there is nothing to stop Australia or New Zealand building a stadium,” Ritchie said last September.

“Go build a stadium if you want to increase your revenue growth.

“We have all been through it here in Ireland, Wales, Scotland and ourselves, incurring debt on stadium build in order to reap the benefits.”

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■ NETBALL

New tricks for Tutaia

By Dana Johannsen Maria Tutaia says the shift to goal shoot is the “refresher” she needs to continue building her arsenal.

The Silver Ferns vice captain was set a new challenge during the Taini Jamison series against England, making the shift back to goal shoot, effectively swapping bibs with Bailey Mes. After a brief experimentation with the change-up in last weekend’s disappointing loss to the Roses, which came to an end when Tutaia was benched early in the third quarter after struggling to find her shooting range, Janine Southby opted to start with the re-jigged combination in Wednesday night’s series decider in Hamilton.

The gamble paid off, with the change-up one of the key factors in helping the Ferns to a 62-55 win to claim the series 2-1.

English defensive kingpin Geva Mentor failed to make the impact she had in previous matches without a holding-style shooter to tether herself to.

With Tutaia happy to take the short ball delivered from the circle edge, it went some way to nullifying Mentor’s stunning aerial game.

Wednesday night was the first time Tutaia has played a full game at goal shoot at international level, and while she admits she prefers the freedom at goal attack, the long-range specialist said the switch-up has helped her develop new aspects to her game.

“It was a massive curveball that Janine threw at me, but it was a great opportunity to try something new.

“This is probably the refresher I needed in my game,” Tutaia said.

“At the end of the day you still put the ball through the hoop, but movement-wise, structurewise, timing-wise it is very different at goal shoot.

“Your timing has to be impec-

Star New Zealand shooter Maria Tutaia. cable. At goal attack I’m used to running around like a headless chook, but you have to be much more definite with your movements at goal shoot.

“It’s hard.”

Asked if she saw her future being in the goal shoot position,

Tutaia is not yet convinced.

“Ahhh no,” she laughed.

“Like I said, it was a good refresher, but I still love goal attack.”

Her coach may have different ideas.

Janine Southby said she was

impressed with Tutaia’s ability to create play around the attacking third of the court, providing the Ferns with an unorthodox, but also highly effective, dynamic.

“It’s probably not her favourite position, but I thought she did a really good job of it last night and her leads out of the circle just provided a really good link with the middies and it gave Bailey space to run in under the post – and that’s where she is great.”

The other advantage of the change-up is Mes’ agility and athleticism make her a strong asset on defence through the midcourt, helping shore up the Ferns’ zone defence.

Mes was a revelation at goal attack in the New Zealand side’s 10-goal win over Australia in the Quad Series finale earlier this month – a match Tutaia missed due to bereavement.

On that occasion Mes partnered with Te Paea Selby-Rickit in the shooting circle.

Southby said the biggest area of development over the past few weeks has been in their shooting combinations.

In Tutaia, Mes and SelbyRickit, Southby now has three shooters who are confident in both positions, giving her the flexibility to change things up – something she is expected to use to full effect in next month’s Constellation Cup series against Australia.

“We need to keep putting a whole lot of things into our game and changing things up so we don’t get predictable.

“The fact we’ve got players that can play in those positions and can bring different styles to those positions makes it a real strength for us,” she said.

“You have to make sure your strengths don’t become your weaknesses and you become too unpredictable with yourselves as well, but certainly we have some really good options in there.”

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■ OPINION

Time for our boys to step it up a bit

I

t can be hard to say when is the right time to have a crack at a team for not performing, but it is always okay to tell a team to step up.

The All Blacks get an absolute whipping whenever things don’t go to plan, and that is generally not just an utterly dominant victory.

So what do we do about the Mid Canterbury Hammers, who currently sit outside of any playoff rugby?

Firstly, I just want to tip my hat to the players, because the commitment they have to make is massive, just to play.

These aren’t guys that are paid full time to play rugby, they do it

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on top of full time, hardworking jobs.

However, there is an expectation, when they are the best players that this rugby-mad region has to offer, that success comes along with it.

They were in the same position this time last year, with one win under their belts, and two close losses behind them.

But this year, things look a bit trickier, with their only win coming against what was, to be honest, a pretty toothless Poverty Bay side.

In their other two matches, they have waited until they were 15 points or more down to fire, and against better teams like North Otago, and especially South Canterbury, that just isn’t good enough.

The quality in the side is there, there are players who have multiple Heartland XV appearances, and others who have played on the international stage, with plenty coming through from high-level club rugby.

They have shown they can

play some devastating rugby at times, and their game tomorrow against Wairarapa Bush is a chance to show they deserve to be fighting for those top four positions.

With games against Wanganui and Buller separated by a game against an improved-looking Thames Valley side, hitting them hard and with a win behind them is vital.

These guys are big boys and don’t need anyone to tell them the last two weeks haven’t been good enough, so the challenge goes on them to lift, step up, and show they are up to bringing a bit of silverware back to AshVegas in seven weeks’ time.

Junior squash champs Two young squash players from Ashburton will be making their way as south as south can go this weekend for the South Island Age Group Squash Championships.

Jess Lima and Darnell Lima will travel to Invercargill for the event, competing in the under 17 girls’ and under 13 girls’ groups respectively. They will join a group of 14 other players from South Canterbury and North Otago travelling to the competition.

Big guns on show The BMW Championship has promised a showdown between the big guns, with world No.1 Dustin Johnson grouped with Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth for the opening two rounds. With two runner-up finishes in his past two starts, Spieth narrowly leads the FedEx standings over Thomas and Johnson, who have won the opening two events of the US PGA Tour’s playoffs series between them. - AP

Sydney scarily good Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold says the Sky Blues’ performance in their FFA Cup win over holders Melbourne City was nothing compared to the team’s “scary” form in training. The A-League champions barely got out of second gear against the big-spending City, in a rematch of last season’s final, as goals from Jordy Buijs and Alex Brosque secured a spot in the semi-finals. Arnold believes his side can improve dramatically. “I have seen better than that at training, some of our training sessions are quite scary.”

- AAP

Tevez ‘overweight’ Carlos Tevez is overweight and will not play for Shenhua again until he improves his fitness, according to the club’s caretaker manager Wu Jingui. Striker Tevez, who is reportedly the world’s highest-paid player on STG650,000 a week ($1.08m), has struggled for form in China and has only scored twice in 11 appearances. The 33-year-old former Manchester United, Manchester City and West Ham forward joined Shenhua from Boca Juniors on December 29 last year.

- AP

Kane gets a double Harry Kane scored twice as Tottenham opened their Champions League campaign by beating last season’s quarter-finalists Borussia Dortmund 3-1. The victory was Tottenham’s third in 13 matches in a decade at Wembley Stadium, the north London club’s temporary home for the season.

- AP

RESULTS ■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club September 12 Women’s Section Stableford Marilyn Walker, Allison Hunt – 41, Deidre Simmons, Heather Trott, Sheryl Reid - 40 Nearest Pins: No 4 Gabites: Not Struck, No 8 House of Travel: Kath Read, No 12 Lynn’s Small Salon: Hilary Ward, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Sally Lemon, No 4 Somerset Grocer 2nd shot: Sue Letham, No 18 2nd Shot to Green: Jan McArthur Nine Hole Section: Round 1 Championships winners: Gail Gutsell, Joy Nicholas, Anne Fleming (by default), Wendy Smith, Peter Woods (by default), Paul Sankey, Mike Smith, Colin Fleming

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By Laine CLark Brisbane skipper Darius Boyd has made the brave call to pull out of tonight’s knockout NRL semi-final with Penrith at Suncorp Stadium due to a hamstring injury.

Brisbane had been sweating on Boyd after he missed last week’s qualifying final loss to Sydney Roosters and looked set to get the all clear when he completed the majority of yesterday’s training session at Suncorp Stadium.

However, Boyd still made the tough call to withdraw from the sudden death clash.

Kodi Nikorima will start at fullback for Boyd with veteran Benji Marshall remaining in the halves with Anthony Milford.

“He won’t play tomorrow night.

“It was his call,” Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett said.

“He just doesn’t feel like he will be at his best.

“He’s not running at full speed.

“He’s not at that place where he is not thinking about it all the time.”

Bennett said Boyd was no guarantee for next week if the Broncos overcame the Panthers tonight.

“He’s always been honest and he is a perfectionist,” Bennett said of Boyd’s call to withdraw.

“If he doesn’t feel like he can do his best I would rather that (pull out) than him going out tomorrow night and letting everyone down.

“But he’s no guarantee for next week.”

Bennett said he was never tempted to reshuffle his gameday backline again despite veteran half Marshall’s quiet effort

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Kodi Nikorima has big boots to fill. against the Sydney Roosters last week.

Bennett ruled out repeating last week’s tactic when he started David Mead at fullback and replaced him with Nikorima after the first 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, bench forward Tevita Pangai Junior also succumbed to a hamstring injury yesterday.

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‘Scrap the bunker’

By Laine CLark Scrap the bunker.

That was the blunt message from Wayne Bennett after the Brisbane master mentor admitted he could empathise with the two NRL coaches who were fined for blasting referees.

Bennett said the game needed less technology, not more, and believed the solution was ditching the NRL’s $2 million state-of-the-art facility and going back to basics with one referee.

NRL boss Todd Greenberg called a media conference early this week to tell coaches to “grow up” after Cronulla’s Shane Flanagan and Manly’s Trent Barrett were fined a total of $50,000 for venting over referees as they bowed out of the finals.

But Bennett could feel for his fellow coaches ahead of Brisbane’s knockout semi-final against Penrith.

“It’s a difficult one. It is pretty unfair on the coaches because their season is finished and they are in a pretty bad emotional state,” Bennett said.

“Then they go to a press conference and are asked about the referees – it’s pretty hard not to say what you really think.

“I have a lot of empathy for them. It’s the last place you want to be.”

While Bennett could understand why Greenberg wanted to protect the referees, he believed the game would benefit from less technology – and no bunker.

“I would scrap the bunker – I would do it tomorrow,” Bennett said.

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“Personally, I didn’t want it to come in in the first place.

“I think we need less technology than more; I hope we go that way in the future.

“The most popular sport in the world is soccer and the only technology is a ball going into the goal – they understand the ramifications if they have the technology and they don’t want it.

“There are some good lessons out there but we are not looking at them hard enough.”

Bennett said his 40 years of coaching told him to revert to one referee in the NRL. “I have been watching a fair bit of English football and they do a good job with one ref,” he said.

“Will coaches cop it from one referee?

They copped it for 90 odd years and lived with it (before the bunker).

“We got on with life then and didn’t carry on like they are carrying on now.

“Everyone is looking for perfection all the time now – let’s just get on with life.”

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Bouncy castles, bungy swings, face painting, a mini digger, paint-balling, motorbike rides, silent auction with fabulous items, a great range of delicious food stalls and much more… A highlight of the day will have to be the chance to paintball our local electoral candidates – Jo Luxton and Andrew Falloon!

So grab some coins and come along with the whole family for lunch and a great day out!

11.00am – 2.00pm The Nudge - Dark Arts Album Release Tour Wunderbar, 19 London St, Lyttelton The Nudge are set to embark on a nationwide tour to promote their sophomore album Dark Arts, released in February of this year. The Nudge have been busy creating a show that should not be missed.

With soaring guitars, funky, free drumming, and savage keyboard tones, The Nudge bring a party and will reignite your love for live music.

GA $20 8.30pm – 11.55pm

September 16 September 17 Spring Slasher Banked Slalom Mt Hutt, Methven The Spring Slasher is back! We have a lot more snow than last year so the course is going to be longer, gnarlier and much more hot tub inducing. It’s time to start training if you want to be crowned winner of the “Greatest Banked Slalom of all time” (Richie Owen, 2017). Register On Facebook or On The Day, Payments made on the day!

Divisons (Snowboard Only) Male and Female. Super Groms :

5-10 (Free!). Groms : 10-17 ($10).

Rad Dogs : 17-40 ($15). Old Dogs : 40+ ($15). Cost covers a sick t shirt and a free lunch at Dog Mountain cooked by the dog father himself.

10.30am – 4.30pm

September 17 The Plains Railway Maronan Road, Tinwald Railcar Rides, Museum Village Open, Craft Display.

Following their sell-out performances of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to New Zealand.

Sat, 7.30pm / Tickets: A-Reserve: Adult $92* | Senior, Student, Group of 8+ $82* pp | Child $62* / B-Reserve: Adult $82* | Senior, Student, Group of 8+ $72* pp | Child $52*

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Lions Club of Ashburton County present...

Saturday 14th October 2017 Ashburton Trust Event Centre

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“Rural Views” Home and Garden Trail Geraldine Enjoy an afternoon out viewing a range of homes which will inspire everyone, from new builds to remarkable renovations with a variety of designs and styles.

The trail is a fundraiser for Geraldine Kindergarten.

Tickets $25 are on sale at eventfinda.

Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/ HomeandKitchenTrailGeraldine/

Muddy Good Run Rakaia Rakaia Domain This type of event will challenge not only your running and walking skills, it will test your cardio vascular system. There is water and mud, tyres to run through, wire to crawl under, fences to scale, bales of hay to climb over, mud, a slippery slide and water and more.

For more information visit muddygoodrun.co.nz

1.00pm - 4.00pm

September 23 Mt Hutt’s Peak to Pub Not just for the hard core, this race is achievable for anyone who is interested in challenging themselves physically and mentally.

A great atmosphere at the Blue Pub, the finish line is a great opportunity to share your experience, from the Summit of Mt Hutt at 2086m to the comfort of the Blue Pub in Methven at 300m.

Visit: www.peak2pub.co.nz to register.

Ashburton Bowling Club Opening Day All old & new members welcome.

1.00pm – 4.30pm A Festival of Russian Ballet Ashburton Trust Event Centre The Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to NZ. 7.30pm

Disney The Aristocats Kids & Disney My Son Pinocchio JR Mid Canterbury Children’s Theatre once again brings you a double billing. Two shows in one!

Firstly we meet the Aristocats, a French family of the richest cats in Paris. Next up we follow toymaker Geppetto, as he wishes for his heart to be full.

Fri, Sat, 7pm & Sun, 2pm Tickets: All: $18*

OCTOBER

6, 7 & 8

The Sound Of Music

Lions Club of Ashburton County present...

Stars In Your Eyes. A show in which people are magically transformed into their favourite star for the evening. This is a fund raising event for Ashburton’s youth Institute and other charities.

The hills will be alive with The Sound Of Music as this legendary Rodgers and Hammerstein musical features an unforgettable score that includes some of the most famous songs ever performed on the musical stage including “The Sound of Music”.

Sat, 7.30pm Tickets: Adult: $35* | Child: $15* (up to 16yrs) | Family: $85* (2 Adult 2 Child) | Group of 10+ $25* pp

Thu, 7pm - Tickets: A-Reserve: Adult $85* Group of 12+ $75*pp | B-Reserve: Adult $79.90* Group of 12+ $69.90*pp A&B-Reserve: Child 16 & under $69.90*

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Charity Concert Masonic Lodge is holding a charity concert at the Holyoake Auditorium, Ashburton College.

Raising funds for Life Education Trust and for Music Scholarships for high school students. Cost: $10 per adult, kids free 2.00pm

September 25 Boulevard Day For over 35 years Mid Canterbury’s long-standing fun day is on again, with a great variety of stalls, local retailers, and small unique businesses operating in the Mid Canterbury area and others coming from all around New Zealand.

Once again this year the theme is hats (protecting you from the strong UV in Mid Canterbury) and we will have a prize for the best stall holder, retailer and visitor dressed for the day.

No entry fee, just come and soak up the Mid Canterbury experience.

9.00am - 3.30pm

September 25

Stars In Your Eyes

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8.00pm - 10.00pm

11.00am – 4.00pm

www.ateventcentre.co.nz A Festival of Russian Ballet

Flora Knight and Sean Donald Album Release Tour Peel Forest Bar and Cafe The music that Sean and Flora play is reminiscent of a bygone era that resists the wear of time. Whether it’s a rip-roaring ragtime fiddle tune, a mournful country classic, or a sweet and silly waltz they will have you on the edge of your seat.

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Bookarama 2017 Sports Hall, Tancred Street Books, magazines, CD’s, DVD’s, vinyl, records, pictures, jigsaws, soft toys and games.

Signposted from the centre of Ashburton Bookarama has been running successfully for 38 years. Thank you Ashburton for your generosity. We are still collecting books and articles at: Ashburton Sports Hall. Rotary Club of Ashburton Convenor Bob Engelbrecht - 027 5 841 120

September 26 September 29 Bookarama 2017 Sports Hall, Tancred Street Books, magazines, CD’s, DVD’s, vinyl, records, pictures, jigsaws, soft toys and games.

Signposted from the centre of Ashburton Bookarama has been running successfully for 38 years. Thank you Ashburton for your generosity. We are still collecting books and articles at: Ashburton Sports Hall. Rotary Club of Ashburton Convenor Bob Engelbrecht - 027 5 841 120 9.00am - 8.30pm

September 28 Garden Party, Fashion Parade, Devonshire Tea and Stalls Janet and Ian Kingsburys, 20 Grayburn Road (off Seafield Road). Allenton Bowling Club fundraiser to replace the Artificial Green.

Cost: $15 per person. Tickets available from Lady Club members or by ringing 307 1510.

1.30pm - 4.00pm

September 30 Bookarama 2017 Sports Hall, Tancred Street Books, magazines, CD’s, DVD’s, vinyl, records, pictures, jigsaws, soft toys and games.

Signposted from the centre of Ashburton Bookarama has been running successfully for 38 years. Thank you Ashburton for your generosity. We are still collecting books and articles at: Ashburton Sports Hall. Rotary Club of Ashburton Convenor Bob Engelbrecht - 027 5 841 120 8.00am - 12.00pm Plants 4 U @ Rakaia St Andrews Presbyterian Church By the two big trees, Main Road, Rakaia. Lots of potted up plants, vegetables, shrubs, perennials, bilbs, bedding containers, peonies, many interesting plants.

Also, a produce stall, baking and jams. Gor more information contact Dorothy. dottsknights@gmail.com 9.00am - 1.00pm Ashburton’s Farmer Market Every Saturday in the car park.

REMEMBER... there is no charge for fundraisers.

We would love new stalls... plants, trees, anything you like. $20 per site. First market is FREE. Call Judith on 308 5678 for details.

9.00am - 12.30pm

October 1 Shabby Chic Market Day Rochester Villa, 21 Connal Street, Christchurch Heaving Trestles with Vintage items, linens, clothes, costumes, jewels, collectables, retro, Kitsch and kitchen, antiques, craft works, furniture, restored, revamped and recycled items.

Books, toys, art, homewares, Bric a Brac and assorted fancies - All in The Shabby Chic theme.

5 Rooms to Explore inside The Historic Rochester Villa.

Look for the Signs off Ferry Road and Rutherford Street Corner.

11.00am - 3.00pm Weka Pass Railway Waipara Glenmark Station, 113 Glenmark Drive, Waipara Only 50 min from central Christchurch, the Weka Pass Railway is a historic rural railway using both vintage steam and diesel-electric locomotives out of Waipara, North Canterbury.

For the latest details on operating days please visit the Weka Pass Railway website.

Adult Return: $30.00, Child Return: $12.00, Family Return: $70.00, Adult One way: $18.00, Child One way: $10.00, Pre schoolers: $0.00 11.30am – 2.00pm

October 7 Antique and Collectables Fair Tinwald War Memorial Hall Quality antique fair presented

by The Antique Fair Charitable Trust TACT. All items for sale including quality antique furniture, vintage tools, quality china, linen, crystal, art, glass & silver, clocks, books, jewellery (vintage/modern), collectables, vintage and much more.

Door sales only, Adults: $4.00 10am – 4pm

October 8 Spring Fling 2017 Broadfields New Zealand Landscape Garden, 250 Selwyn Road, Prebbleton A country fete in an award winning garden. Principal Sponsor Intelligro Enjoy a relaxing day in David Hobbs’ beautiful country garden. Take a tour of Broadfield Garden with exhibits, stalls and entertainment provided. There’s nothing more relaxing than strolling through 10 acres of award winning gardens on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

General Admission: $15.00, Child Admission: $0.00, Gate Sales: $20.00

September 30 – October 1

11.00am – 4.00pm

Glenn Hughes performs Classic Deep Purple Horncastle Arena, Christchurch For the first time in 40 years, Australia and NZ fans will witness Glenn Hughes – The Voice of Rock and one of the finest hard rock singer/ musicians of his generation fronting a handpicked band live in concert, as he revisits some of Deep Purple’s all-time greatest songs.

The Extravaganza Fair Ashburton Domain We’re bringing to NZ a unique style of market stalls, arts and craft, food, musical entertainment, circus shows, performers, unique to NZ tiny homes, including open home and kids shows & games. We’re bringing back the ‘old school’, join in our sack races, tug of wars & musical bean bags & be in to win prizes!

Free admission.

Quizco!

Get your team/s organised now for this great fun night fundraiser for your Club... its always a great evening.

Come on out and support your club Teams of 4 Only $10 per person included light supper, pay on the night.

Prizes and Raffles.

Contact Kieron on 0274 967 144 to register your team.

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9.00am - 5.00pm

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8.00am - 5.30pm

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): All your prophecies will not be self-fulfilling, thank goodness! However, the more you think something, the more power you give it, and that goes double for today, so focus yourself well.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Thought for the evening: It’s impossible to make anyone feel a certain way, but you can certainly be the wind that blows the sails toward that emotional destination.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): There will be a change in your team. This is not a change for better or worse; rather, it’s a change that everyone will have to get used to if you’re to continue forward as a group.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You don’t have to be an experienced cook to know a recipe for trouble. Two or more incendiary elements are all that’s needed. The real question here: What is your tolerance for trouble?

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): While it’s true that all good things must come to an end, so must bad things.

You’re getting better at wrapping things up and keeping faith that there’s better to come.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): A string of good moods will lift you through the weekend as though your heart really does have wings. Of course, the influence of that certain special person doesn’t hurt.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You learn a lot about people because you don’t make assumptions about what’s going on with them. Your listening skills are all you need to deepen a connection and create understanding.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You look so good dealing with a less-than-ideal situation that it makes you appear more competent and attractive than someone who doesn’t have anywhere close to the amount of hassles you do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Relaxed and playful – that’s the way to be. There’s hardly a single thing today at work or in your personal life that warrants a stressed-out response.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): What’s hard for you is easy for another. What’s hard for another is easy for you. So exchange work and help each other out, why don’t you? Great things will come of it.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You can’t change them, but you can change you – and oddly that will inspire just the change you were hoping for.

So go on and boldly do what you would if they didn’t even exist.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Just because a person possesses something doesn’t mean he or she feels good about it, appreciates it or is even remotely confident in it. Just remember that superficial appearances are often carefully constructed.

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Previous solution: den, dens, dent, dents, end, ends, ens, est, nest, net, nets, sen, send, sent, set, ted, ten, tend, tends, tens.

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Family Notices 30 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

BUTTERICK, Sheila Elizabeth – Passed away peacefully at Highfield Rest Home on September 14, 2017. Loved wife of the late Ronald, loved mother and mother in law of Stanley and Gail Prattley (Mosgiel), Elizabeth Prattley (Temuka), Jillian and Stephen Scott (Brisbane) and Barry Prattley (Pareora), loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Thank you to all the staff at Highfield Rest Home for the loving care of Sheila. A service will be held at Betts Chapel, cnr North and Butler Streets, Timaru on MONDAY, September 18 at 1.30pm, thereafter private cremation.

Messages to 1048 TimaruTemuka Highway, Temuka 7920.

Betts Funeral Services F.D.A.N.Z

Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to:

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To place a notice during office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 for more information Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

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If you are interested in having a stall at this event please download a registration form from our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/FairlieHeritageMarket/

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Erica Durance, Andrew W Walker, Brandon Beemer. 0 2:55 Celebrity Name Game PGR 3:20 Sticky TV 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm Susie Nordqvist presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.

4:25 Entertainment Tonight 4:55 Family Feud Australia Australian families compete in answering questions that have been put to 100 people to determine the most popular responses.

5:25 Family Feud 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Project 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 8pm The Graham Norton Show 7:30 The Middle 7:30 Location, Location, PGR 3 0 Frankie and Mike attempt to Location 0 set a summer vacation curfew 9pm 7 Days AO 8:30 N Paula AO 9:45 Fail Army AO 0 for Sue and Axl; Brick wants Chemistry teacher Paula’s to find out who he must beat 10:15 NewsHub Late life is upset after a one-night to become the valedictorian 10:45 Bob’s Burgers PGR 3 stand with James, and they of his class. 0 become locked in a dance of destruction in which only one 8pm Take Me Out PGR 0 can survive. 0 9:10 Love Island AO 0 9:40 Coronation Street 0 10:10 The Voice Australia PGR 0 10:40 1 News Tonight 0 11:15 American Dad AO 11:10 Castle AO 3 11:45 Family Guy PGR 0 Animated comedy about Stan Smith, When an ER doctor is shot in the 12:15 Scrubs PGR 3 0 a CIA agent, his family, a talking street, Castle and Beckett discover he 12:40 Less Than Perfect 3 0 goldfish, and a space alien. was doctor to a Mafia family run by 1:05 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 11:45 The Project 3 an old friend of Castle’s. 0 1:30 Infomercials News and entertainment show 12:10 Rizzoli And Isles AO 0 2:30 Deadbeat AO 3 hosted by Jesse Mulligan, Kanoa 1am Te Karere 3 2 3:20 Revenge AO 3 0 Lloyd, and Josh Thomson.

1:25 Infomercials 4:45 The Adam And Eve Show 12:30 Infomercials 3 0 5:10 Neighbours 3 0 5:35 Jessie 3 0

Paula

8:30pm on TVNZ 1

BRAVO 10am Top Chef 3 11:05 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 11:30 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 11:55 Snapped – Killer Couples PGR 3 12:50 The Real Housewives Of Orange County PGR 1:45 Escaping Polygamy PGR 3 2:40 The Disappearance Of Natalee Holloway PGR 3 3:35 Hoarders 3 4:30 Dance Moms 3 5:30 Million Dollar Listing NY 3 6:30 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 7pm Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 7:30 Snapped – Killer Couples PGR 3 8:30 M Uptown Girls PGR 2003 Comedy.

A socialite tries to regain the respect of her boyfriend by becoming a nanny to a precocious child. Brittany Murphy, Marley Shelton, Heather Locklear.

10:30 Snapped – Killer Couples AO 3 11:30 Hoarders 3 12:15 Infomercials 3

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Sesame Street 0 7am My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic 3 0 7:25 Teen Titans Go! 3 0 7:50 Star v The Forces Of Evil 3 0 8:15 Art Attack 3 0 8:35 Sofia The First 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am F Hoarding – Buried Alive 3 0 Noon Jeremy Kyle PGR 0 1pm Judge Rinder PGR 2pm Mike And Molly PGR 3 0 2:30 Home And Away 3 0 3pm Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:30 Leon 0 3:35 The Adam And Eve Show 0 4:05 Bizaardvark When the girls receive unkind comments about their videos, Frankie begins to lose her confidence. 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

The Millionaires' Holiday Club, 7:30pm on Prime

THE BOX 6am Wheel Of Fortune PG 6:25 Jeopardy! PG 6:50 Robot Wars PGV 7:40 Heroes MV 8:30 The Simpsons PG 8:55 Criminal Minds 16VS 9:45 Hawaii Five-0 MV 10:40 NCIS – LA MV 11:35 Jeopardy! PG Noon Wheel Of Fortune PG 12:25 Pawn Stars PG 12:50 Counting Cars PG 1:20 Robot Wars PGV 2:10 CSI – Miami MV 3:05 Heroes MV 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Wheel Of Fortune PG 5pm Jeopardy! PG 5:30 Robot Wars PGV 6:30 Counting Cars PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 Zoo MV 9:30 Limitless MV 10:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 11:25 CSI – Miami MV

SATURDAY

12:20 Robot Wars PGV 1:20 Wheel Of Fortune PG 1:50 Criminal Minds 16VS 2:40 Pawn Stars PG 3:05 Supernatural MV 3:55 Limitless MV 4:45 Zoo MV 5:35 Counting Cars PG

6am Benny Hinn 6:30 War On Waste 7:30 Love Nature – Wild Israel 8:30 Vintage Hunter 9:30 Hook It, Cook It 10am Tasting Tasmania 10:30 Gok’s Fill Your House For Free 11:30 Live Here, Buy This Noon War On Waste 1pm Tiny House Nation 2pm Trust Me I’m A Doctor 3pm Live Here, Buy This 3:30 Love Nature – Land Of Primates 4:30 Food Hour 5:30 Barter Kings Series focusing on the subculture of cashless trading.

6:30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives John Foster and the team investigate two trophies that record great moments of British athletic endeavour.

7pm Auction Kings 7:30 Deadline Design 8:30 Climbing The Property Ladder 9:30 Dream Gardens 10pm Gardeners’ World At 50 10:30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives

11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

Midnight Closedown

11:15 Kawe Korero – Reporters News reporters dissect and discuss the day’s news and events.

11:30 Closedown

11pm Auction Kings 11:30 Food Hour 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Barter Kings 2am Love Nature – Land Of Primates 3am My Dream Home 4am Climbing The Property Ladder 5am Dream Gardens 5:30 Gardeners’ World At 50

MOVIES GREATS 7:35 Breach ML 2007 Drama.

Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillipe.

9:25 Orphan 16VLSC 2009 Thriller. Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman.

11:25 Confessions Of A Shopaholic PGL 2009 Romantic Comedy. Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy.

1:10 The Way, Way Back MS 2013 Comedy Drama.

Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney.

2:50 No Strings Attached 16LS 2011 Comedy. Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher.

4:35 Twelve Monkeys MVL 1995 Sci-fi Thriller.

Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, Madeleine Stowe.

6:40 Pineapple Express 16VL 2008 Comedy. Seth Rogen.

8:30 True Grit MV 2010 Western. A tough US Marshal helps a stubborn young woman track down her father’s murderer. Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Hailee Steinfeld.

10:20 The Big Lebowski 16VLS 1998 Comedy Mystery.

Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore.

SATURDAY

CHOICE

6:30 Takoha 6:40 Taakaro Tribe 7am Penguins Of Madagascar 3 7:30 Hahana 3 8am Morena 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Kawe Korero – Reporters 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Ako 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Takoha 3 3:10 Taakaro Tribe 3 3:30 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 4pm Hahana 3 4:30 Tribe Music videos with clips from Aotearoa and around the world.

5pm Kai Time On The Road 3 5:30 Te Taumata Kapa Haka 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 6:30 Te Kaea 2 7pm Kawe Korero – Reporters 7:30 Get Your Fish On 3 8pm Total Combat PGR 8:30 M The Pa Boys AO 2014 Drama Musical.

A three-piece Wellington reggae band, The Pa Boys, embarks on a tour from the capital to Cape Reinga.

10:15 Jimi’s World AO 3 10:45 Te Kaea 3 2

MOVIES PREMIERE

12:15 Independence Day – Resurgence MV 2016 Sci-fi Action. 2:15 The Shallows MLC 2016 Drama Thriller.

3:40 Star Trek Beyond MV 2016 Sci-fi. 5:45 Jack Reacher – Never Go Back MV 2016 Action.

MAORI

6am The Legend Of Korra 6:25 Henry Danger 3 6:50 Monsters v Aliens 3 7:15 Kung Fu Panda – Legends Of Awesomeness 7:40 Hank Zipzer, The World’s Greatest Underachiever 3 8:05 Johnny Test 3 8:30 The Loud House 8:55 Raising Children 9:25 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Antiques Road Trip 12:55 Escape To The Country 3 1:55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 3pm Escape To The Country 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Storage Wars 3 6:30 Pawn Stars 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 The Millionaires’ Holiday Club PGR Documentary series that follows millionaire clients on made-to-measure holidays, and the staff who create their paradise.

8:35 Bones PGR 9:35 Chicago Justice AO 10:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR

6:50 The Overnight 16LSC 2015 Comedy Horror.

Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling, Jason Schwartzman.

8:10 The Conjuring 2 16VC 2016 Horror. Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe.

10:20 Everybody Wants Some!! 16VLSC 2016 Comedy.

Blake Jenner, Tyler Hoechlin, Ryan Guzman. 12:15 Rogue One – A Star Wars Story MV 2016 Sci-fi. Felicity Jones, Diego Luna. 2:30 Lights Out MV 2016 Horror. Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Maria Bello.

3:50 The Overnight 16LSC 2015 Comedy Horror.

5:10 Jack Reacher – Never Go Back MV 2016 Action.

7:05 The Shallows MLC 2016 Drama Thriller. After the death of her mother, a medical student travels to a secluded beach for a surfing weekend, but her paradise turns to hell when a great white intrudes.

8:30 Star Trek Beyond MV 2016 Sci-fi. The USS Enterprise crew explore uncharted space, where they encounter a new, ruthless enemy who threatens them, and everything the Federation stands for.

10:35 Ouija – Origin Of Evil MVC 2016 Horror.

SATURDAY

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12:15 Fair Game ML 2010 Drama. Naomi Watts, Sean Penn. 2am Close Up – Julia Roberts PG 2:30 No Strings Attached 16LS 2011 Comedy. Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher. 4:15 Twelve Monkeys MVL 1995 Sci-fi Thriller. Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, Madeleine Stowe.

SKY SPORT 1 6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 The Breakdown 7am Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Northland v North Harbour.

7:30 Sky Rugby – Team Talk 8am Fox Sports News 8:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 9am The Hunters Club 10am Golf – European Tour (HLS) KLM Open – Round One. 10:30 Golf – Champions Tour (HLS) Japan Airlines Championship.

11:30 Netball – International (RPL) Silver Ferns v England.

1pm Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) BMW Championship – Round One. 1:30 Golf – LPGA Tour (HLS) Evian Championship – Round One. 2pm Golf Central 3pm Golf – European Tour KLM Open – Round One. 3:30 Pro Kabaddi League (HLS) 4pm Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Northland v North Harbour.

From Toll Stadium, Whangarei.

4:30 The World Rugby Show 5pm Sky Rugby – Team Talk 5:30 L Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Southland v Auckland.

7:40 L Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Taranaki v Bay of Plenty.

From Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth.

9:40 The Crowd Goes Wild 10:10 Mainfreight Rugby 11:10 Fox Sports News 11:40 L Tennis – Davis Cup Semi-final – Day One.

0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language; HLS Highlights; RPL Replay; DLY Delayed. CLASSIFICATIONS: 16/18 Approved for persons 16/18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits ZEFM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

SKY SPORT 2 6am Super League Fulltime 6:30 L Rugby League – Super League Hull FC v Wakefield Trinity.

9:30 UEFA Champions League Highlights 10:30 The Late Show With Matty Johns 11:30 NRL Footy Show 1:30 Rugby League – Super League (RPL) Hull FC v Wakefield Trinity.

3:30 Mainfreight Rugby Rugby matches from clubs around New Zealand.

4:30 NRL Fulltime Coverage from the latest round of the NRL Premiership.

5pm NRL Footy Show 7:10 L Rugby League – Holden Cup Semi-final One – Panthers v Broncos.

8:55 L Rugby League – NRL Semi-final One – Broncos v Panthers.

SATURDAY

12:15 The Professors Second Year Syndrome 1am Mainfreight Rugby Rugby matches from clubs around New Zealand.

2am Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Taranaki v Bay of Plenty.

From Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth.

4am Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Southland v Auckland.

From Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill.

15Sep17

DISCOVERY 6:10 Auction Hunters PG The Fall Guys. 6:35 Gold Rush PG Frozen Pay. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 MythBusters PG 9:10 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Spring Forward.

10am Railroad Australia PG 10:50 Moonshiners M Big City Bootleg. 11:40 A Crime To Remember M 12:30 The Perfect Murder M The Honeymoon Killers.

1:20 Killer Instinct With Chris Hansen M A Deadly Diamond. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm Gold Rush PG King of the Klondike. 4:45 Alaskan Bush People M 5:40 MythBusters PG Tablecloth Chaos.

6:35 Dr Karl’s Outrageous Acts Of Science PG 7:30 Railroad Alaska PG 8:30 Railroad Australia PG 9:25 The Coroner – I Speak For The Dead M 10:15 Murder Calls M Down by the River.

11:05 Killer Instinct With Chris Hansen M A Deadly Diamond.

11:55 The Perfect Murder M The Honeymoon Killers.

SATURDAY

12:45 Gold Rush PG 2:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How Do They Do It? PG 5:20 Auction Hunters PG 5:45 Yukon Men M

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Sport

Drug-violating suspension Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing has been suspended for 10 games by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on performanceenhancing substances. It’s the second time Cushing has been suspended; he missed four games in 2010 under the same policy, testing positive for a fertility drug. Cushing had won 2009 Defensive Rookie of the Year, an honour which was jeopardised by the suspension. He kept the award after a revote by The Associated Press’ awards panel.

Best in the world

Pauline Bell will be looking to defend her Ashburton Golf Club championships title this Sunday when she does battle with Sharon Bradford over 36 holes.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

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Search for champions

BY JAIME PITT-MACKAY JAIME.P@THEGUADIAN.CO.NZ

After many rounds of pacing the fairways and lining up putts, all is set for the club championships at Ashburton Golf Club.

Defending their titles in the

main events will be husband and wife Robbie and Pauline Bell, who will do battle over 36 holes with Jordan Green and Sharon Bradford respectively.

In the intermediate final, Chris Ralston will face off

against Paddy Bradford, while in the junior A final, Shane Beavan will do battle with Kevin Smith.

Twenty-eight golfers will contest the 18-hole matches, which tee off from 10.36am onwards, while the 36 hole matches tee of

early, with the first commencing at 8.30am.

The Ashburton course will be closed to all other golfers on Sunday until play is completed, at an expected time of around 3.30pm.

British ref and judges for Parker-Fury bout Duco’s David Higgins, after going public with his concerns about the officials appointed to Joseph Parker’s world title defence against Hughie Fury, joked that this fight was “the gift that keeps on giving” but in reality he will be pleased when it’s all over.

It has been a difficult fight from the opening negotiations – a rollercoaster, Higgins called it,

with Fury pulling out of the first scheduled bout in Auckland in May at the last moment claiming a back injury.

Now the British Boxing Board of Control in all its wisdom has appointed a British referee, supervisor and three judges for the fight in Manchester a week on Sunday, WBO and Duco be damned despite the move ef-

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fectively breaking the fight contract.

It is a decision which will potentially damage the credibility of the sport even further, another blow for this particular fight which has been promoted in shambolic fashion by Fury’s backers.

About 3000 seats have apparently been sold at Manchester

Matildas striker Sam Kerr says it’s a great honour to be shortlisted for the title of best women’s soccer player in the world. But it’s a nomination that sits uneasily with a team player hellbent on achieving success for her national side. The striker is a huge part of Australia’s climb through the ranks of world football under coach Alen Stajcic. The 24-year-old is four clear on top of the US-based National Women’s Soccer League’s scoring charts – widely considered to be the best league in the world.

Arena – not a problem for Higgins and Duco, who will gain their revenue from international and domestic television rights and pay per view sales – but not great in terms of promoting Parker to a wider audience.

Reassuringly for Duco, one of the company’s lawyers is in possession of Parker’s seven-figure fight purse.

- NZME

Security ‘top priority’ International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach is not concerned about security at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, insisting all organisers are aware of the sensitive issue.

“Security is always a top priority.

Who can tell you now what security situation there will be in seven years? – nobody,” Bach told a media conference at the IOC Session in Lima after Paris was elected to host the 2024 Games and Los Angeles 2028.

There have been several attacks in recent years in the French capital.

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